South West London is arguably one of the coolest quarters of the capital. Whether you’re after leafy suburban comfort, prestigious sports events, or are desperate to keep up with the latest London trends in fashion and food, this is the compass direction for you! Find out what’s on offer right now as we explore some of the best new build homes developments in South West London.
Where is South West London?
South West London is made up of some of the most storied and enticing areas in the capital. It roughly falls between the River Thames on one side, and the A23 and A24 on the other. Its main areas include Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, Richmond, Kington upon Thames and Wimbledon.
Top 10 new build homes developments in South West London
Does the thought of living it up in this corner of the capital appeal? If so, it’s time to take a look at some of the best new build homes developments in South West London. The following rankings are based purely on the rating given by verified reviewers on HomeViews, and nothing else.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Top of the table is Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, 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.
In 2nd place, 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.
3rd place goes to Florence Dock, which 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 the five terraces, tuck yourself away with a good read in the Snug or sweat it out in the spinning studio.
Embassy Gardens is a mixed-use EcoWorld and Ballymore development that is currently sitting at number 4 for South West London. It features luxury apartments and commercial units and designed by HAL Architects and Sir Terry Farrell CBE. It’s got a prime setting in the waterfront Nine Elms district, close to the River Thames and the US Embassy. In addition, the site is walkable from Vauxhall, Battersea and the in-construction Nine Elms stations. Likewise, it is close to the Southbank Centre and London Bridge.
In 5th place we have a true London icon and a fitting part of the London skyline. The Battersea Power Station development is a large-scale mixed-use scheme, transforming the iconic Grade II listed building and surrounding area with a mix of residential, commercial, office, hotel and cultural spaces. The riverside London development offers transport links via the Thames Clipper River Bus located next to the site and Victoria and Vauxhall Rail stations, both within a twenty-minute walking distance.
It’s back to Battersea for number 6. Coda is a new development of apartments by Avanton. The development is situated right next to the Thames and is home to the Royal Academy of Dance. As well as the iconic exterior that makes it a proper South West London landmark, Coda also has an excellent on-site gym and plenty of local amenities in the form of riverside cafes, restaurants and more.
In 7th place, Emerald Gardens by Taylor Wimpey comprises 170 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Located only moments away from the River Thames, the development is also less than a 20-minute walk away from the gorgeous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. There are nearby transport links with Kew Gardens station only a 10-minute walk away with connections to Overground services.
In 8th, London Square Putney is a new build development comprising one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, and has an excellent location between Putney Mainline and East Putney stations just a short walk away from Putney High Street.
It’s Nine Elms again at number 9. This Barratt Homes development comes complete with a new residential, cultural and business quarter. 648 homes are located within the space and feature one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The development is adjacent to Vauxhall Underground, bus and rail station offering rapid access to Oxford Circus via the Victoria line and Waterloo via the Overground.
The latest addition to the top ten is Mapleton Crescent, a modular new-build in Wandsworth that was designed by architects Metropolitan Workshop and developed by Pocket Living. The 27-storey tower offers 53 one-bedroom Pocket homes available to first-time buyers, as well as larger Pocket Edition homes and a workspace area for residents. Mapleton Crescent is a 15-minute walk from Wandsworth Town station.
Just from the roll call of areas listed above, you can see that South West London has an amazing lineup to offer. Do you want a chilled-out, village-feel city lifestyle complete with beautiful riverside walks and café culture? Putney, Kingston upon Thames and the always-popular Richmond have you covered. Additionally, many of these South West London favourites feature in the top 10 safest areas in London list.
Do you want a bit more excitement and trendiness in your daily London life? Brixton is undoubtedly for you. This isn’t just one of the coolest areas in South West London – it’s one of the capital’s rising stars. With deep roots and a vibrant future, Brixton brings the best of London’s multiculturalist attitudes to food, fashion and shopping to the fore. Clapham and Balham are also prime examples of how bang on trend South West London can be.
Of course, we can’t ignore Wimbledon, home of the world’s premier tennis event. The annual tournament brings this part of South West London to life as tennis lovers from around the world congregate. For the rest of the year, Wimbledon is still a bustling, busy yet beautiful part of town. Its connection to sport runs deep, and you’ll find no shortage of gyms, fitness clubs and excellent green spaces for balancing health and wellbeing.
Transport in South West London
The southern half of London may still lose out to the north when it comes to accessing Underground stations and lines. Ironically, only the Northern Line penetrates far into the south. However, Transport for London operates a great bus network that gives South West London the public transport coverage it needs.
This part of London is also well served by major A roads that crisscross the main areas. Fortunately, the traffic is far less chaotic here than in central London.
Finally, South West London is ahead of the game in terms of providing excellent cycling and walking routes. These may not provide a viable commute for everyone yet, but their growing presence is a big boost to public health and sustainability in South West London.
However, remember that this average is skewed by the tremendous highs of large houses and prime waterfront property in the likes of Richmond and Putney. If you are willing to venture further out to the likes of Streatham, New Malden and Kingston upon Thames, you can find more inexpensive property options.
Hopefully, our best new build developments in South West London roundup provides some useful insight into what’s on offer. If you want to wider your search, check out our dedicated area guide below.
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