A guide to living in South West London

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Very poor

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Best places to live in South West London

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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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4.68

4.68

(30 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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Florence Dock, SW11

By Folk Co-living, urbanbubble

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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 4th out of 77 in South West London

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

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4.6

4.60

(161 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 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'.

Mya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mansbridge House, SW8

Apr 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lovely apartment

Mya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mansbridge House, SW8

Apr 2026

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

There is lots of shops and cafes around the area with a good variety. Battersea Park Train station is opposite the building and the underground station is about a 10 minute walk. Lots of buses near by and Battersea park literally less than 5 minutes walk across the road. Cannot hear anything in your apartment when the windows are closed but when the windows are open, you can hear the trains passing by.

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

Kim always responds quickly and gets maintenance issues resolved either the same day or the day after

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

Slightly pricey for the apartment as you can find similar buildings which have more facilities included, but overall love the apartment and location.


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Philip Whelan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

Excellent location. My agent Abdo Dado was brilliant from start to finish which helped enormously.

Philip Whelan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Mar 2026

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

Very good area to live in with ease of transportation access, plenty of restaurants and shops. Very green area as well with lots to do.

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

Building support is both responsive and very professional on all matters.

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

Ease of connection to services and utilities managed centrally was very helpful.


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Irem Su Bayraktutan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

Beautiful, Clean and Perfectly Located – A Truly Impressive Place to Live

Irem Su Bayraktutan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Mar 2026

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

Abdo Dada was incredibly helpful from the very beginning and supported me throughout the entire process. Thanks to him, everything progressed remarkably quickly, we were able to finalize everything within just one day. His professionalism, dedication, and responsiveness made the whole experience smooth and completely stress-free. I had an excellent experience overall and would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for reliability and efficiency. The area is fantastic, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby, especially around Battersea Power Station, which also offers a great selection of shops. Transport links are very convenient, with both Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station stations within easy reach. There are also lovely parks nearby, making it ideal for families with children. The neighbourhood is clean, safe, and very pleasant to live in.

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

The building management has been very responsive and professional. Whenever we raised any questions or minor issues, they handled everything quickly and efficiently. Their communication is clear, and they genuinely try to help, which makes living here much more comfortable and reassuring.

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

Honestly, there isn’t much I wish I had known beforehand, as the experience has been very positive overall. If anything, I would say that the area is even more vibrant and convenient than it initially appears, especially with Battersea Power Station offering so many shops, restaurants, and social spaces. It’s also worth knowing how useful the building’s facilities are, particularly the study space and rooftop, which quickly become part of your daily routine. Overall, it has exceeded my expectations.


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Sam S (Tenant)

Unverified

Mansbridge House, SW8

Mar 2026

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

5
5
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5

Great Place to Live

Sam S (Tenant)

Unverified

Mansbridge House, SW8

Mar 2026

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

Great connectivity and great management. Easy access to amenities and transport. Very quiet and well maintained.

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

Always respond in a timely manner and with the tenants best interests in mind

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

Nothing, everything very self explanatory on move-in


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J S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Mar 2026

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

5
5
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5

Living at Florence Dock

J S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Mar 2026

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

Nice area.. Pub and restaurant on the river coop around the corner. Mbug Morrisons lidls and say nsbury 10minutes by bus

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

Most of the time fast and always double check if the issue is sorted

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

The tour was well manage from the team thwy give me the right info before move in


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