The South Bank is one of London’s most recognisable areas, packed with iconic tourist attractions and cultural hotspots. If you’re looking for some of the best new developments in the area, this is the place to start. Through the ratings of verified residents on HomeViews, we can show you the 5 best places to live on the South Bank.
5 best places to live on the South Bank
Let’s take a look at the five highest-rated new-build property developments on the South Bank. Verified residents who actually live in each development have submitted reviews of their homes to HomeViews. From this, you can discover the best new homes on offer across the South Bank, according to unbiased, independent reviews.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
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Hail to the Chief! Residents’ number-one rated development on the South Bank is the Whitehouse Apartments, situated opposite the Royal Festival Hall. There’s a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments here, and the development itself is within a four-minute walk of Waterloo Station and all its transport links. Residents on site can also enjoy rooftop gardens and a health and fitness suite.
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At number two, The Dumont is a mixed-use St James development which overlooks the River Thames. It’s home to a selection of studios and one to four-bedroom apartments. Vauxhall, the nearest station, offers brilliant links to the City via National Rail services and the Victoria line.
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In third, and merely a 30-second walk from Southwark Station, The Music Box is a new 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 – home to the Old Vic and New Vic theatres.
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Our fourth spot goes to County Hall Apartments, a residential development by Galliard Homes situated directly behind the London Eye. The development features 636 luxury apartments and residents can enjoy access to a range of various amenities on site, including an exclusive gym, swimming pool and spa facilities. Waterloo station is only a 2-minute walk away.
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And finally, Twist House, by L&Q, comprises 28 apartments within a 4-storey building. Completed in 2014, the development is located just a 15-minute walk from London Bridge station. Residents here also benefit from a central location, close by to a wide variety of local amenities as well as being close to key working districts.
Read reviews and details of L&Q at Twist House Private Rental, SE1
Living on the South Bank – What can you expect?
The South Bank is smart, busy and full of things to do. It stretches from Blackfriars Bridge at its eastern end to Westminster Bridge in the west. Living here puts you within easy reach of many of London’s best shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment options. These range from big-name attractions like the London Eye, Tate Modern and National Theatre, to a near-endless supply of pub, club, bar and restaurant choices.
Getting around the South Bank is easy too. It’s a pleasure to walk around, but there’s excellent public transport coverage. Waterloo Station is on the South Bank itself, and three other main railway stations are nearby. These are Charing Cross, Blackfriars and London Bridge.
As for the Underground, Waterloo, Blackfriars, Westminster, Embankment, Temple, Southwark and Lambeth North Stations are dotted across the area. Bus links are also plentiful here.
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Average property prices on the South Bank
Flats are the overwhelming property type available on the South Bank. You won’t find any big detached houses with gardens here, but there’s a wide range of apartments and occasionally some terraced housing becomes available.
Prices are, understandably, very high across the area due to its desirable location. In September 2024, Rightmove’s average price for property for the South Bank stood at around £889,000, which is almost 10% higher than the London average of £816,000. This was based on the value of properties sold in the area in the previous 12 months, which amounts to just 67 homes, adding a premium to the prices in the area.
If you want to rent property on the South Bank, expect to pay around £3,467 PCM. Again, this is high compared to the London average of £3,000 PCM. However, the quality of property is also almost universally high in this area. Most flats enjoy excellent access to the area’s amenities and great views of the River Thames.
If this quick look at some of the best new developments on the South Bank has inspired you to explore the area further, take a look at our area guide. This will give you more information on what it’s like to live here, and even more developments to buy or rent in South Bank.
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Known as London’s Cultural Heart, the riverside neighbourhood of South Bank calls the Thames’ southern shores home, and is sandwiched between Westminster Bridge and London Bridge. It’s a place to move to if you like lots going on and, with its plethora of famous Read more about South Bank
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.