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 urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.66

(94 reviews)

£1,720-£2,100 pcm

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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 76 in South West London

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Florence Dock, SW11

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.61

(101 reviews)

£1,695-£2,100 pcm

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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 2nd out of 76 in South West London

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

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4.59

(109 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 3rd out of 76 in South West London

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The Lark, SW11

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.5

4.50

(98 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. The Lark has achieved WiredScore Platinum certification. Their building has superior broadband Internet connectivity supported by diverse and future-proofed infrastructure.

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Ranked 4th out of 76 in South West London

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MyLo at Nine Elms, SW8

By Greystar

4.36

(59 reviews)

MyLo, by Greystar, is a collection of premium rental apartments located in zone 1 & 2 locations across London. Each MyLo location is pet friendly and offers onsite amenities together with a professional landlord service, by Greystar. Situated in south west London, MyLo at Nine Elms has a collection of one, two, three-bedroom apartments and also, penthouses; all with their own private winter garden or outside space. Residents’ at MyLo at Nine Elms have access to a private gym, lounge, private hire dining space and communal roof gardens. Vauxhall station is only a 7-minute walk away with quick links via the Victoria line.

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Ranked 5th out of 76 in South West London

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KSK (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing facilities including pools and gyms, terraces that overlook all of London

KSK (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jul 2025

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

Very good area, close to stations and shops. Amazing bars near by and restaurants as well as Battersea Power Station which has all shops needed for shopping.

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

Very prompt and efficient. No major issues in the first place but very thoughtful

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

I wish I had known how friendly and helpful the building staff are, especially the concierge team. They really go out of their way to make things easier, whether it’s receiving parcels or helping with maintenance. Also, the communal areas are kept really clean and are great for studying or relaxing.

Manager response

Thank you for the lovely review - really it well received and impacts the teams in their hard work. Look forward to seeing you around the building in the future.

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Ben Nisbet, General Manager Bloom

Jul 2025

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Pedro C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sunday Mills, SW18

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Genuinely the perfect accommodation for me!!

Pedro C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sunday Mills, SW18

Jul 2025

Everything is absolutely perfect, especially if you work from home. My favourite part of the building is the co-working office downstairs. It allows me to lock in throughout the day and weekends without turning my home into a workspace ! The gym is also amazing. It’s super convenient and sales a boat load of money. My girlfriend’s favourite part is the cinema room and almost DAILY events they host. This is all made even better with the amazing team at Sunday mills. Anmul, Ethlyn and Z have been so incredibly welcoming from the beginning, always putting a smile on my face and making my day better every time! Thanks so much!

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

Although there’s a lot to do and has quite a bit of nature, it’s still quiet and peaceful. We’ve got Wimbledon, tooting & Wandsworth all 15 mins from Sunday Mills with about 100 things to do . In Earlsfield , you’re only bored if you want to be.

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

They are all very responsive and there’s an app where you can request fixes.

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

How close the train station is to Sunday Mills. Can be quite noisy sometimes

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Ibrahim B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sunday Mills, SW18

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Perfect place to leave!

Ibrahim B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sunday Mills, SW18

Jul 2025

Folk at Sunday Mills was a big surprise for me. I moved to London a year ago and this was my first place when I moved. Very good location in a nice and quiet area. The studios are moderns, well equipped, and new. The building and common areas are just amazing. The gym is professional level, the coworking space is very pleasant, the living room is perfect to spend time with other residents, and there is a cinema! Everything is clean, and the staff is very friendly. I’d definitely recommend it.

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

Everything is literally 5 minutes walk away from the building, supermarket, train station, bus stops, restaurants,…

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

The Folk app allows to raise any issue we have, everything is solved quickly

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

Small studios seems a bit scary at first but with all the common areas, it is finally more than enough

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L Alton (Tenant)

Mansbridge House, SW8

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Lovely apartment, but lacking amenities

L Alton (Tenant)

Mansbridge House, SW8

Jul 2025

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

Lots of shops nearby and coffee shops, along with restaurants in Battersea Power station, by the river and King's Road is close by

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

Yes, Kim has been very helpful, genuinely a lovely person and very responsive to emails and messages.

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

The gym facilities are not great and really letting the accommodation down

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Claudia M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jul 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Aesthetics - great. Management - bad.

Claudia M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Jul 2025

Development is aesthetically brilliant. The management are useless. They miss-sell facilities, like a year round pool, which now isn’t correct. Impossible to get hold of for general questions, staff are clearly overworked and stressed out. The post room situation is a nightmare. Greystar don’t reply to emails. Maintenance is excellent. You pay a lot for the aesthetics but the management isn’t up to scratch, considering the cost.

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

Great area in general. Tons of shops and restaurants. Right on the river. Not really any parking, as expected but safe and clean. Lots of building and traffic noise as usual.

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

Maintenance is good. Any other questions are very frustrating. Staff have been extremely rude on occasion. Rarely reply to emails and when they do they are incorrect on things like finance.

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

Probably wouldn’t recommend. Nice to have a pool but way over priced for the service.

Manager response

Hi Claudia, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and feedback. I truly appreciate your input and would really value the opportunity to meet and discuss your concerns in more detail. This will help us better understand how we can proactively support you and other residents moving forward. I'm available at your convenience, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is important, and I hope we can work together to address the points you’ve raised. Thank you again.

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Ben Nisbet, General Manager Bloom

Jul 2025

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