Nine Elms (or 9 Elms, if you want to sound cool) is a strip of London in the south bank of the Thames which includes Vauxhall to the east and parts of Battersea to the west. For a very long time, the area exemplified London’s industrial hangover. Now, however, the whole area is reborn as an outpost of prime central London, with major new investment capital pouring in. If you want to live in Nine Elms, our list of top-ranked developments can give you a head start on your search.
At the heart of the regeneration is the new US Embassy which is relocated to Nine Elms from its previous site on Grosvenor Square in Mayfair. So great is the extent of the transformation that the area now has two new tube stations. These both sit on a new branch of the Northern Line connecting into Kennington. The Northern Line extension (NLE), including ‘Battersea Power Station’ and ‘Nine Elms’, stations opened in September 2021.
Note: We know that the title of this list is “Top 5” for Nine Elms, but the simple fact is the area has gained a lot of popularity with renters and this has translated into a lot more developments being entered onto HomeViews’ database. That’s why we’ve expanded it to a full Top 10!
10 best places to live in Nine Elms
So, where are the best new build developments in 9 Elms? The best way to find out is by asking the people who already live there, and we did exactly that! Every day we speak to hundreds of locals across the capital. We ask what they think not only about their area but also about their specific new build homes. Here’s the inside scoop from the people who know Nine Elms best.
*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.
Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, has shot right to the top of the charts. 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.
Get in early and make an impression. That’s what larks do, and that’s what The Lark in Nine Elms has achieved, racing to number 2. Residents benefit from having 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.
Blitzing into 3rd place is Mansbridge House, which 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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In 4th is Nine Elms Point, a development by Barratt Homes that incorporates a whole new residential, cultural and business quarter. 648 homes are located within the space, ranging from one to 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.
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Next up, this residential development by UNCLE is in the heart of Stockwell, and features a collection of studios overlooking Larkhall Park. A rental-only property, Uncle Stockwell is close to Stockwell tube station (on the Victoria line) and Wandsworth Road station (for Overground and Southeastern National Rail links).
6th place goes to Vauxhall Sky Gardens, which is a Frasers Property mixed-use development comprising of 239 residential one and two bed apartments spanning over its 36 storeys. Commuters benefit from its close proximity to the transport hub at Vauxhall that carry Underground and Overground services into the city and beyond, multitude of bus services and boat transport via the Thames!
In 7th, 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.
We have another new entry for number 8 – A mixed-use development by St James, Riverlight comprises 6 buildings, which features 813 residential units with a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The development is directly on the riverfront in Nine Elms, and residents have access to a range of amenities, including leisure facilities, a concierge service, healthcare facilities, as well as various restaurants and cafes. Battersea Park station is only a 12-minute walk away, which has links to the Overground and Southern rail services.
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The penultimate place goes to Keybridge, a residential development in Vauxhall, which features a collection of 595 studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments across six individual buildings situated at the site. Vauxhall rail station is only a seven-minute walk away with connections to the Southern West Railway including links to London Waterloo.
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Neatly wrapping things up for Nine Elms is Vista, a development by Berkeley Homes in Battersea which features a collection of 454 one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside commercial space. A short walk away from the shops and restaurants of Sloane Square, Vista is in prime location with its apartments overlooking Battersea Park and the River Thames.
Nine Elms is repeatedly ranked as having a crime rate that is average for London. Recent years have seen violent crimes decline, while other areas of safety (traffic safety, fire, streetlight maintenance, etc) show improvement.
While Nine Elms does not have a perfect record, the investment pouring into the area is having a transformational effect on overall safety levels over time.
What are the best places to live in Nine Elms?
Nine Elms’ most exclusive properties are located on the banks of the Thames and along Nine Elms Lane, where there’s a wealth of towering new luxury developments. The new development at Battersea Power Station gives buyers the chance to live in one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Additionally, to the west of the area, residents have the advantage of being just moments from Battersea Park, one of the area’s most scenic, peaceful and serene parks.
What are Nine Elms property prices like in 2024?
Much of 9 Elms comes with a hefty price tag these days, due to the many luxury developments being built here. At the time of writing (July 2024), Nine Elms property prices stood at an average of around £915,000. This is according to the latest update on Rightmove. This places property in Nine Elms significantly above the London average of £749,000.
Has 9 Elms got everything you’re looking for in your ideal London location? If you want to find out more about living in Nine Elms, you can check out our area guide by clicking the link below. From there you’ll also be able to find all the best new build developments to buy and rent in Nine Elms.
Welcome to Nine Elms, London’s most Cinderella-like transformation story to date. Covering a massive 227 hectares, this huge venture breathed new life into a South London riverside district. Infrastructure, transport, offices, education, entertainment, parks and thousands of new-build homes ; it’s all part of Read more about Nine Elms
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