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Clapham Junction (area)
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Clapham Junction is an urban locality around Clapham Junction railway station in London, England. Despite its name, it is not located in Clapham, but forms the commercial centre of Battersea.[1]
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Location within Greater London | |
London borough | |
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Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LONDON |
Postcode district | SW |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
51°27′49.61″N 0°10′4.12″W |
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Clapham Junction was a scene of disturbances during the 2011 London riots.[2]