Named for the earthen batteries stationed in the area during the Civil War, the neighborhood has a suburban character, despite its close proximity to the city center.

It has a highly intact collection of 18 contributing buildings built between 1956-1964 and is a good example of Raleigh's post-World War II suburban development.

Battery Heights' prominent architectural styles include Ranch and Split-Level homes primarily built in brick, stone and concrete.

Its original owners and residents included physicians, educators, builders and government agency employees—one of whom, George Exum, was as the general contractor for several of the homes.

The newly renovated Robert's Park and Community Center is situated centrally in this neighborhood.