# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (SE1 9GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 52, 1 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE1 9GD |
| Price | £3,362 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | F |
| Floor area | 52 m² |
| Last sold | £900,000 Oct 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/05/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £117/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2118-8017-7335-5088-2960)

## Description

This property boasts a custom-designed, open-plan A-line kitchen featuring integrated appliances and a composite stone worktop. The spacious living area is flooded with natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. 

The bedroom offers privacy with a frosted sliding door, along with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and access to a delightful winter garden, perfect for relaxation. The sizeable bathroom features a luxurious walk-in shower with an overhead rain feature, accompanied by a well-lit vanity unit and anti-mist mirror, all set on stylish porcelain floor tiles. 

Ample storage, including a utility cupboard with a washer/dryer, simplifies daily life. With adjustable lighting, you can tailor the ambiance to suit your mood, whether it's unwinding solo or entertaining friends and family.

One Blackfriars offers a luxurious lifestyle with hotel-like amenities including a 20-metre swimming pool, private screening room, executive lounge, golf simulator, wine cellar, and thermal suite facilities. Residents also enjoy the convenience of a dedicated 24-hour concierge service.

Council Tax Band: F (Southwark Council)

Holding Deposit: £775.84

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/146927360/1336163) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/146927360/1336165) - EPC

## 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:** 1044%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £2,594/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3193%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £65/m²

## 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)