10 best places to live in Southwark

At the top of the ratings list we find Elephant Central by Get Living, located right in the heart of London’s Elephant & Castle. It’s a Zone 1 location with great connections to the City, Oxford Circus, King’s Cross and walking distance to London Bridge, Borough and the South Bank. There’s a mix of, one-to-three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses available fully-furnished, with superfast WiFi included and pet friendly. Residents have access to a Club Lounge and kitchen, as well as the Sky Courtyard. There’s also a Sainsbury’s and Gymbox right on the doorstep.

Taking second place in Southwark is L&Q at Elephant Park. A key part of the area’s extensive regeneration, Elephant Park offers buyers a range of stylish one or two bedroom Shared Ownership apartments, starting from a 25% share. In addition, residents benefit from nearby green spaces that include central London’s largest new park in 70 years, and the close proximity of Elephant & Castle’s Zone 1 rail and tube stations.

In the Surrey Quays area of London Docklands, we find Marine Wharf West at number three. This is a residential development from The Berkeley Group, and its apartments are separated by landscaped grounds. It’s also close to the River Thames and London’s largest working marina – South Dock, which makes for some lovely views. London City Airport, Surrey Quays Station and the Thames Clipper riverbus services are all conveniently close by.

We have a relative newcomer at number four. Just a 30-second walk from Southwark Station, The Music Box is a residential development made up of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The building is just a stone’s throw from the Tate Modern and the River Thames, as well as The Cut – which is home to the Old Vic and New Vic theatres.

At number five, Wood’s Road is a modern, residential development by Surrey-based housebuilder Crest Nicholson. It enjoys an enviable central spot in Peckham, close to the Queens Road and Peckham Rye stations for links to the likes of London Bridge and London Victoria. There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments available here, most of which offer excellent views of the 02 Arena and Canary Wharf.

New to the list but with plenty to say for itself, Park Central East is a Nordic-inspired oasis in Elephant Park. Each apartment available to rent is equipped with built-in wardrobes and social spaces. The development also offers a selection of resident lounges and a 24-hour gym.

And it’s back to Elephant and Castle again for number seven. This shows the appeal of the area as one of Southwark’s more versatile and engaging districts. One the Elephant is a Lendlease development comprising 284 apartments built across 37 storeys. These homes range from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, most of which contain private balconies. The development is situated just a 3-minute walk from the station, which serves the Northern and Bakerloo lines.

In eighth place, Camberwell Fields is a new-build development on the site of the former Elmington Estate in Camberwell. Camberwell Fields was developed by Notting Hill Genesis. The development features a mix of 279 apartments, duplexes and townhouses with one, two and three bedrooms. Burgess Park is a five-minute walk from the development.

At number nine it’s back to the large-scale regeneration project in Elephant & Castle, Elephant Park by Lendlease. This mixed-use development features 3,000 new homes alongside new shops, restaurants and cafes. It is the UK’s first climate-positive development, which includes an Energy Hub to provide net-zero carbon heat and hot water to all homes at Elephant Park.

Rounding off our Southwark list, Peckham Place by Notting Hill Genesis sits on Queen’s Road, Peckham. Comprising 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes, residents here benefit from communal gardens, private balconies and great transport links. As well as this, the development is near to the bustling high street, which is filled with shops, cafés and rooftop bars.