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APARTMENT 81

1 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE1 9GD

1 beds 1 baths 135 m² Listed 19 Nov 2024 (-608d)

£3,700 pcm

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# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (SE1 9GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 81, 1 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE1 9GD |
| Price | £3,700 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £2,940,000 Nov 2018 |

## Description

The open-plan living and dining area is bathed in natural light thanks to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a bright and airy space perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The sleek, fully integrated kitchen is designed for both functionality and style, featuring high-end appliances including an induction hob, oven, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Residents of One Blackfriars enjoy access to a wealth of world-class amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and private cinema. For ultimate relaxation, the development also offers a luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The location is unbeatable, with excellent transport links from Blackfriars and Southwark stations, providing swift access to the Jubilee, Northern, Circle, and District lines, as well as mainline train services. The vibrant cultural scene of the South Bank, home to world-renowned theatres, galleries, and restaurants, is just moments away, offering the very best of London living right at your doorstep.

## Property Photos

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## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southwark). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £2,155/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,394/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,633/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Inner South East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,292/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Davies House, SE1 | £2,700/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Brigade Court, SE1 | £3,150/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Mobile Home, Union Street, SE1 | £790/mo | 1 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Penthouse, London Bridge St, SE1 | £4,500/mo | 1 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,785/mo (4 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 948.6%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £2,593/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2899.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

135 m²

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,168 of 33,755)

Street crime

2846 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, within the prestigious One Blackfriars development, this exceptional one-bedroom apartment offers the perfect blend of modern living and unparalleled views of London's most iconic landmarks.

The open-plan living and dining area is bathed in natural light thanks to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a bright and airy space perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The sleek, fully integrated kitchen is designed for both functionality and style, featuring high-end appliances including an induction hob, oven, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Residents of One Blackfriars enjoy access to a wealth of world-class amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and private cinema. For ultimate relaxation, the development also offers a luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The location is unbeatable, with excellent transport links from Blackfriars and Southwark stations, providing swift access to the Jubilee, Northern, Circle, and District lines, as well as mainline train services. The vibrant cultural scene of the South Bank, home to world-renowned theatres, galleries, and restaurants, is just moments away, offering the very best of London living right at your doorstep.

Listed by

City

Benham & Reeves

Reference: 155125187

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company) Company-owned (Overseas company)

Company: DA REALTY LIMITED (10168762)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Southwark. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £2,155/mo

Realistic £2,394/mo

Optimistic £2,633/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southwark.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Inner South East London: £1,292/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SE1 9GD

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Little Waitrose	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Blackfriars Station / South Entrance	0.1 miles
Shop	Ondgo	0.1 miles
Train station	London Blackfriars	0.2 miles
Train station	Southwark	0.3 miles
University	The Courtauld Institute of Art	0.6 miles
University	LSBU Active	0.7 miles
Hospital	Medlabs Diagnostics	1.0 miles
Hospital	Until SOHO	1.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Theft from the person	554
Other theft	527
Violence and sexual offences	495
Anti-social behaviour	395
Shoplifting	317
Public order	162
Robbery	94
Bicycle theft	77
Burglary	66
Vehicle crime	55
Drugs	48
Criminal damage and arson	19
Possession of weapons	19
Other crime	18
Total incidents	2846

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
London Nautical School	Secondary	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
City of London School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
King's College London	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Friars Primary Foundation School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Jun 2018
Haberdashers' Borough Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 25 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Davies House, SE1	£2,700/mo	1	0.48 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Brigade Court, SE1	£3,150/mo	1	0.48 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Mobile Home, Union Street, SE1	£790/mo	1	0.56 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Penthouse, London Bridge St, SE1	£4,500/mo	1	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,785/mo (4 listings)