A guide to living in Nine Elms

Welcome to Nine Elms, London’s most Cinderella-like transformation story to date. Covering a massive 227 hectares, this huge venture breathed new life into a South London riverside district. Infrastructure, transport, offices, education, entertainment, parks and thousands of new-build homes ; it’s all part of this colossal £15 billion regeneration scheme, with a focus on heritage and community at its heart. Read on to discover the developments that are the best places to live in Nine Elms, and also read reviews from residents who own or rent in Nine Elms. “The Nine Elms neighbourhood is one of the most exciting redevelopment projects of recent years, once an urban wasteland criss-crossed by railways lines and dotted with factories and disused car parks, the transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. And it’s a success story that many first-time buyers and investors want to buy into.” – HomeViews Researcher

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Best places to live in Nine Elms

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Mansbridge House, SW8

By Legal & General, VervLife

Award winner 2024

4.7

4.70

(31 reviews)

Mansbridge House offers 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments to rent in Battersea. All apartments come with their own winter garden, along with flexible contracts, the freedom to decorate and the ability to swap apartments, or developments if you’d like to, all come as standard. Additionally, Mansbridge House is pet friendly.

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.65

(181 reviews)

Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, is a collection of rental apartments located in Zone 1. Each apartment is pet-friendly and offers all the amenities you need for better living. Situated in south west London, Bloom Nine Elms has a collection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Onsite amenities include a 24/7 gym, swimming pools, rooftop terraces, pet spa. Additionally, WFH in a dedicated co-working space or your choice of the resident lounges.

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Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Nine Elms

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The Lark, SW11

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2024

4.55

(100 reviews)

The Lark is an Allsop Lettings and Management development situated in Nine Elms. Residents benefit from Nine Elms Park on their doorstep and a car-free pathway between Battersea Power Station and Vauxhall Cross. Additionally, Battersea Power Station is just a 5 minute walk away, and Vauxhall Station is 15 minutes away. Furthermore, the Lark offers a coworking space, a residents' lounge, onsite parking, an onsite gym and pet friendly living spaces.

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Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Nine Elms

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Nine Elms Point, SW8

By Barratt London

4.5

4.50

(20 reviews)

Nine Elms, a development by Barratt Homes is a new residential, cultural and business quarter. 648 homes are located within the space and comprise of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The development is adjacent to Vauxhall Underground, bus and rail station offering rapid access to Oxford Circus via the Victoria line and Waterloo via the Overground.

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Ranked 4th out of 20 in Nine Elms

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Prince of Wales Drive, SW11

By Berkeley

4.39

(11 reviews)

Prince of Wales Drive is a contemporary collection of 926 apartments, set around 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Ideally located moments from Battersea Park, a mile from Sloane Square. Within close proximity to the vibrant Battersea Power Station, a collection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments offering a premium specification. Resident’s enjoy a range of excellent facilities including a pool, sauna, steam room, 24 hour concierge, cinema, working from home spaces, games area, private podium garden, karaoke room, cinema room and 24th floor bar and lounge boasting panoramic views toward the City and Battersea Park.

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Ranked 5th out of 20 in Nine Elms

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Allison P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

If you want a safe, fun, lovely building with great amenities and convenient location this is the building!!

Allison P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We have 4 young kids and absolutely love this area. It’s so safe, the bus stop is right outside, and the tube station is only a 5 minute walk! There are so many playgrounds, restaurants, and groceries stores all within a 5 minute walk as well.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes! Every small issue we have had was addressed promptly and efficiently!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The convenience of everything being within a 5 minute walk is one of the best things about this home!

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Jeffery M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

MyLo at Nine Elms, SW8

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

An excellent place to stay at

Jeffery M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

MyLo at Nine Elms, SW8

Jun 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The development is close to the Nine Elms underground station of Northern Line where the residents can access within minutes on foot. Close to Sainsbury's and several restaurants.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

It's been my pleasure staying at Mylo Nine Elms over the past 2 years. A great thank you to the entire team of Mylo, especially to Matt and Ishann of the reception team and the entire maintenance team who have been warmhearted at all times and always responded promptly to all requests with excellent solutions.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing, pretty much all pre-move in expectations were met.

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Kiera S (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Exceptional team and building

Kiera S (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very well connected area with everything you could ever need. The newly completed power station is great to be near

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Abdo Dada was incredible from start to finish. His undivided attention to every step in the process has made the whole experience even better than imagined. His dedicated support from the viewing all the way through to the move him is greatly appreciated!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing, we had everything we needed to go through the application

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Wright (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Bloom is Doom - DONT DO IT

Wright (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jun 2026

Avoid doing anything with this apartment. They will take your personal information and sign you up for things you didn't ask for. So Bloom may look one way, but they deal with suspicious vendors. They ghost requests, the general manager keeps changing within months. No heat during winter and constant internet outages throughout the year, not to mention how the flats are all interconnected with each other's chorded wifi which is asking for something bad to happen. Your neighbour feeling like cutting chords one day might be out of your control. Abdo was so rushed and bait and switched when showing flats. Blatant disrespect. But he's so kind to his buddies. I'm not going to apologise for not looking like them. They allow pets but there are other complexes that also do. Some of the receptionist staff, one of them's names started with an E, are friendly but that doesn't replace the heat or fix your internet or give you peace of mind that your information won't be sold.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is constantly under construction. So not only will you be disturbed by the outside, you will also deal with the most incompetent staff inside when there are serious problems. This is a sore thumb in a developed area. They really need to change the sign to Doom Apartments rather than Bloom Apartments.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have responded with delays and more delays. No resolution.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Suspicious partnerships and constant maintenance issues that aren't resolved. After you move out you will continue to deal with their incompetence.

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Manuel H (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

May 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great building and great team

Manuel H (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

May 2026

Bloom is a very good development. The letting and move-in process was very smooth and fast. I was supported by Abdo Dada, who responded to enquiries early, turned the contract around quickly, and ensured the move-in was fast. There were a couple of minor issues with the apartment when we moved in regarding one missing chair and a small fix to the toilet, which Abdo and the team helped to take care of immediately. That’s the best thing about Bloom — there is a team there ready to help. The amenities are otherwise great and the design etc is phenomenal

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very lively area with a lot of new developments that are bringing restaurants, gyms, bars, shops, and other amenities. The gardens at the back are delightful and provide a great space to walk around during the summer

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very fast response to all issues. There’s a team on site that can help resolve all maintenance tickets quickly and smoothly

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There are very large workspaces in Bloom so you can study or work from there instead of having to set up your own desk — helps with space!

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