A guide to living in South West London

There’s been a huge resurgence in South West London’s property scene of late, namely because this is an area of the capital with so much potential. The term ‘something for everyone’ is thrown around wildly, but in South West London’s case it’s actually justified. This is an area that comes in all forms and guises, shapes and sizes. And that’s exactly why property developers have made it something of a playground. Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in South West London. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in South West London.

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Best places to live in South West London

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Sunday Mills, SW18

By Folk Co-living, urbanbubble

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4.68

(149 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.

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Ranked 1st out of 77 in South West London

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

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4.67

(211 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 77 in South West London

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Florence Dock, SW11

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.6

4.60

(146 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 3rd out of 77 in South West London

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Embassy Boulevard, SW11

By Moda Living

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4.24

(44 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 4th out of 77 in South West London

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New Acres Wandsworth, SW18

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.05

(79 reviews)

New Acres Wandsworth offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent. With a whole host of exceptional amenities included in the rent, residents benefit from panoramic views from biodiverse roof terraces, a 25m heated lido, state-of-the-art gym, workspaces and more. Wandsworth is never be short of historic pubs, local delis or green spaces to walk your dog. Additionally, there will soon be a mix of indoor and alfresco dining to discover.

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Sarp D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Nov 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The building and the facilities are very well designed

Sarp D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Nov 2026

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

Very well located. Close to shops close to transport. Waste disposal is very very easy. Secure environment.

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

Everybody is very helpful and responsive. We are being taken careof

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

.it is not a big deal but we would like to know that the car park capacity is not eni9ugh.

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Barış Oztop (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The building has a beautiful, modern design and a very welcoming atmosphere.

Barış Oztop (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

The building has a beautiful, modern design and a very welcoming atmosphere. The interiors are stylish, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, making it a comfortable place to live. The facilities are excellent, and the common areas are always clean and well-maintained. The building management is professional, helpful, and well-organized, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Overall, it is a lovely property with great facilities and a high standard of management.

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We had a great experience working with Abdo Dada while renting our home in the UK. He was very professional, helpful, and friendly throughout the entire process. He made everything easy and stress-free, always answering our questions and supporting us whenever needed. We are very happy with his service and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to rent a property. Thank you, Abdo, for all your help!

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

Well everything is good. They’re responding as soon as possible.

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

Nothing important to mention here. The building is some extra entrance which you can bring in your stuff.

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Maryam (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great Apartment Complex

Maryam (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

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

Nine elms is such a beautiful area to live in. Everything is right close by, including restaurants cafes, and the battersea power station. The process of moving in was also extremely smooth. Abdo Dada did a wonderful job assisting us and making the experience delightful!

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

I requested maintenance for an AC issue and they arrived the next morning, which was great!

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

The ONLY inconvenience about Bloom is the poor handling of the parcel room, where parcels take forever to find as they aren’t arranged properly.

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Shamoukh (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

nice place to live in London

Shamoukh (Tenant)

Unverified

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

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

very nice please all kind of facilities are available, gym, work place, study place, library, also the green space.

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

very fast and take it seriously, the always keep in touch to see if the problem solved

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

The use of the mobile application, how the residents are communicate throw the applicatio.

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Malak D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Great Experience!

Malak D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Oct 2026

thanks to Abdo Dada who helped me with choosing the flat when i wasn’t even in the country to be able to see it and for handling things very professionally and for being extremely patient with me! the design is amazing very luxurious, the facilities are also great. maintenance is fine however it always takes so long for them to get back to me. the parcel room sometimes gets very frustrating to deal with unfortunately.

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

very good location and beside alot of different train stations. everything is close by. my biggest concern is visitor parking. there are only about 6 spots and they’re almost always taken, and there’s no where near by for guests to park. it’s always a struggle

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

they take a while to get back to me. i have rasied a complaint a couple days ago and still no response. however the reception is very helpful and theyve help me raise alot of maintenance requests

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

that theres barely any parking for visitors and once there is a spot its extremely expensive. and the waste chute rooms are always filled up and always stink

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