A guide to living in South West London

Excellent

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Very Good

27.4%

Average

8.9%

Disappointing

1.2%

Very poor

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Best places to live in South West London

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Embassy Boulevard, SW11

By Moda Living

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4.96

4.96

(38 reviews)

Discover redefined rental living at Embassy Boulevard, Nine Elms. Steps from Battersea Power Station and the Thames, enjoy 467 premium homes with standout amenities including: gym, lounges, co-working, cinema, roof terraces—set in a thriving riverside neighbourhood.
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Ranked 1st out of 77 in South West London

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Sunday Mills, SW18

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.73

4.73

(140 reviews)

Sunday Mills sits in the heart of Earlsfield, West London. Perched along the peaceful River Wandle, it is just a 6 minute walk from Earlsfield station. Sunday Mills offers private studio apartments and stylish shared spaces, including a co-working hub, cinema, a fully-fitted gym and a rooftop terrace with 360º panoramic views of London’s skyline. There's is a schedule of events to get involved with, from puppy yoga to pizza-making, so you can learn something new and and meet your neighbours.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 77 in South West London

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Mansbridge House, SW8

By Legal & General, VervLife

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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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Ranked 3rd out of 77 in South West London

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

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4.63

4.63

(175 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 4th out of 77 in South West London

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Florence Dock, SW11

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.63

4.63

(124 reviews)

Florence Dock is the newest community by Folk. A few steps from the River Thames, Florence Dock is perfectly situated to enjoy all the city has to offer. Enjoy your own roomy studio apartment with access to huge shared spaces, including a cinema, co-working space and a fully-fitted gym and studio. Soak up the sunset with panoramic views of London from one of our five terraces, tuck yourself away with a good read in the Snug or sweat it out in our spinning studio. Stay local for weekend walks along the river or head down to the new Battersea Power Station. Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town stations are just over 10 minutes walk away.
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Ranked 5th out of 77 in South West London

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Hannan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mansbridge House, SW8

Apr 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Great building

Hannan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mansbridge House, SW8

Apr 2026

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

Lots of local cafes, newsagents and miscellaneous shops close by. Train station opposite, quixk walk to bus stops and to the underground but no resident parking.

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

Building management respond quickly and we've had no problems

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

When the windows are open, the train tracks can be noisy when you are trying to concentrate or have meetings


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Arthur Corvin Powells (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

5
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Great staff!

Arthur Corvin Powells (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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

Great staff! But the design of the building and the entire area inspires little inspiration and belief in humanity’s true potential. No wonder everyone is stuck in their phones — the world is unpleasant to look at!

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

They try hard to help. Good, sincere, hard-working people.

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

Balcony angles allow no light to enter 2 out of 3 rooms. One balcony is unusable due to gusts of wind of overwhelming nature.


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Jo (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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Serious Issues in an Overpriced Complex

Jo (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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

The area is plagued by constant construction, which not only creates an overwhelming amount of noise but also leads to significant air pollution. Unfortunately, the apartments are poorly soundproofed, so you can hear the noise all day, making it impossible to relax or enjoy any peace and quiet. The outdoor spaces are also completely unusable because of this. On top of that, the sidewalks are often blocked off due to the construction, forcing pedestrians to walk dangerously close to speeding traffic. It’s incredibly unsafe, especially for families or anyone trying to avoid an accident.

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

I’m beyond frustrated with both the ongoing issues at this apartment and the complete lack of responsiveness from management. Despite multiple emails from me outlining how my friend's mishandling of her personal data has negatively impacted her credit score, they've yet to resolve my concerns and have no sense of urgency. It's not only unethical, but it’s also left me in a difficult financial situation, and management seems completely uninterested in resolving their mistakes.

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

I truly regret ever living here. Even months after moving out, the impact of poor management continues to affect me emotionally and financially


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Veronika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Great!

Veronika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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

Abdo Dada was incredibly helpful, responsive, and professional throughout the entire process. He answered all my questions quickly and clearly, which made everything so much easier and less stressful. I truly appreciate support, attention to detail, and the way you handled everything with such care and efficiency.

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

Everything has been absolutely wonderful. The whole team is incredibly helpful, friendly, and supportive. Whenever I have any questions or need assistance, they respond very quickly and always make sure everything is taken care of.

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

Overall, I don’t have any major complaints — everything was explained clearly and transparently from the very beginning, which I really appreciate. Thank you for creating such a great experience!


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Zeynep B (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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5
5
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5

Amazing facilities in bloom

Zeynep B (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Apr 2026

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

I really like the shops restaurants, open spaces and the facilities near the area of the building also its really got that its really good that there is a grocery store nearby. There are 2 near tube stations and a bus stop infront of the building. I really like it.

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

Always answer quickly to my questions and help with everything they could I was really impressed and happy with them.

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

Always look at your emails and don't miss out the announcements. Because they are really important. But other then that everyone is really helpful


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