A guide to living in Borough of Wandsworth

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Very Good

26.4%

Average

8.3%

Disappointing

1.1%

Very poor

0.9%

Best places to live in Borough of Wandsworth

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Embassy Boulevard, SW11

By Moda Living

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4.96

(39 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 49 in Borough of Wandsworth

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Sunday Mills, SW18

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.72

(144 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 2nd out of 49 in Borough of Wandsworth

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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 49 in Borough of Wandsworth

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Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

By Greystar

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4.64

(179 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 49 in Borough of Wandsworth

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Florence Dock, SW11

By urbanbubble, Folk Co-living

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4.64

(129 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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John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Florence Dock the best

John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

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

Amazing building well maintained, super cooperative staff, only bad notes amenities not a lot around the area

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

Always available to listen and help you every time they can

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

About the building I'm surprise is amazing the only bad note is the area no enough shops

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Chiara Sun (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Thanks to Guglielmo for Resolving My Missing Amazon Parcel Issue

Chiara Sun (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Guglielmo for his outstanding support in helping me locate my missing Amazon parcel. He was extremely responsible, patient, and proactive throughout the entire process. He took the time to review the camera carefully and worked diligently to investigate the issue. Thanks to his dedication and willingness to help, the problem was successfully resolved. I am truly grateful for his kindness, professionalism, and commitment to assisting me. His support made a stressful situation much easier to handle, and I greatly appreciate all the effort he put into helping me.

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

The area offers a good range of local shops, supermarkets, and bars, providing convenient access to everyday amenities and leisure options. Public transport links are good, with regular bus and rail services making commuting straightforward. Bin collections are reliable, traffic noise is minimal, and the neighbourhood feels safe and well cared for, with very little anti-social behaviour.

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

Yes! They reply very quickly. I want to mention all the staff respond quickly and want to thank them.

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

I want to know about parking availability and other methods for alternative.

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Logan (Tenant)

Unverified

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Best place to live and enjoy a big community

Logan (Tenant)

Unverified

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

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

Is not far from a co-op store with a nice pub on the river just 5 minutes walk , and clapham by bus easy to reach

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

The team is very responsive and polite and always ready to help with all the request

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

i love everything about the building just prefer a terrace with a cover to enjoy also when is raining and not cold outside

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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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Ryan James (Tenant)

Unverified

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

I have been very satisfied with my experience living in this development

Ryan James (Tenant)

Unverified

Florence Dock, SW11

Jun 2026

I have been very satisfied with my experience living in this development. The overall design of the property is modern, attractive, and thoughtfully planned, creating a pleasant environment for residents. The communal areas are well maintained, clean, and welcoming, and the facilities provided meet a high standard and are generally reliable. Building management has been responsive and professional, addressing issues promptly and communicating effectively with residents when necessary. Regular maintenance is carried out to a good standard, helping to ensure that the development remains in excellent condition. Property management has also been efficient and approachable, making it easy to raise concerns or seek assistance when required. The development benefits from a strong sense of community, good security measures, and well-kept landscaping and shared spaces. Overall, it offers a comfortable and enjoyable living environment, and I would be happy to recommend it to prospective residents looking for a well-managed and attractive place to live.

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

Community is good and the spaces are really nice. There aren’t bad aspects if you don’t like being around people there are loads of spaces that will be more suited to your vibe

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

The building management team has generally responded promptly and professionally to any issues I have raised. Communication has been clear, and maintenance requests have been handled efficiently, with regular updates provided until the matter was resolved. Their proactive approach has helped ensure that concerns are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner.

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

I wish I knew how often events would go on, I knew events would be good but they’ve transformed the building

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