South West London is arguably one of the coolest quarters in 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.
Why live in South West London?
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. 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.
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South West London property prices
South West London’s housing market is not cheap and is getting more expensive still. Zoopla’s data from March 2022 places the South West London house price average at just over £968,000.
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.
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.
4.46 (64 reviews)
4.46 (64 reviews)
Our top-ranked development for Charter Place is an INSTRATA Lifestyle Residence, managed by Greystar. It features a collection of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes. Residents here have access to an onsite gym, lounge, a private dining room, and co-working spaces. In addition, Charter Place is only a short walk away from Hounslow East Underground station, making it easy to explore the surrounding area and Central London.
4.34 (14 reviews)
4.34 (14 reviews)
In second place, we head over to Wimbledon Grounds, by Galliard Homes, which comprises more than 600 homes, including shared ownership housing by Catalyst. As well as homes, the development also includes dedicated community, leisure and retail spaces. Residents here benefit from being only a 21-minute walk from both the District line and Northern lines, giving residents quick access to central London. Everything Wimbledon itself has to offer is also on your doorstep.
4.02 (40 reviews)
4.02 (40 reviews)
Our third best-ranked development is in Battersea, an area that continues to rise in popularity. Battersea Exchange is a large, mixed-use development built by Taylor Wimpey and managed by Cushman & Wakefield. Its 290 apartments have been launched across multiple phases. Today, the site is home to a primary school and a selection of commercial units (which are still growing), and it’s an easy walk from Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations.
3.90 (92 reviews)
3.90 (92 reviews)
Next, it’s over to Embassy Gardens, which is walkable from Vauxhall, Battersea and the in-construction Nine Elms stations. It’s a mixed-use EcoWorld and Ballymore development, featuring 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.
3.63 (21 reviews)
3.63 (21 reviews)
For the middle spot on our list, we’re staying in the same area, as L&Q have bought and operate 114 one, two and three-bedroom apartments at the Residence, developed by Bellway Homes. Here, tenants can enjoy access to a residents-only roof garden, as well as membership to a residents’ gym, located on-site. The Residence is right opposite the new American Embassy and is within easy walking distance of Vauxhall Underground.
Read reviews and details of L&Q at The Residence Private Rental, SW8
4.68 (9 reviews)
4.68 (9 reviews)
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.
4.64 (13 reviews)
4.64 (13 reviews)
As the name suggests, this residential development by UNCLE is in the heart 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).
4.57 (12 reviews)
4.57 (12 reviews)
In 8th 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.
4.52 (19 reviews)
4.52 (19 reviews)
Our penultimate spot goes to London Square, Putney. It was developed by London Square and designed by signature architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. It offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses and has an excellent location positioned between Putney Mainline and East Putney stations just a short walk away from Putney High Street.
4.49 (8 reviews)
4.49 (8 reviews)
Finally, for the 10th spot, we head to the heart of Clapham. Wingate Square is a residential development designed by Gerald Eve Architects, comprising 170 two-bedroom homes in the middle of Clapham Junction. Situated equidistant between Clapham Common and Clapham Highstreet underground stations, residents can reach Central London easily via the Northern Line.
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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