# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (SE1 9GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 68, 1 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE1 9GD |
| Price | £3,467 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £1,047,600 Oct 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/07/2028

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8004-2115-5939-1407-3383)

## Description

This beautifully furnished, south-west facing one-bedroom apartment at One Blackfriars offers spacious living with a large open-plan reception room, a winter garden, a double bedroom, and a bathroom.

Beyond its iconic architecture, the building provides exceptional facilities. On the 32nd floor, there is a luxurious residents' lounge with breathtaking views of St Paul's Cathedral, the City of London, and expansive vistas of the rest of the capital. Additional amenities include a 24-hour concierge, a screening room, a 20-metre swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, virtual golf, a wine cellar, and treatment rooms.

The nearest underground station is Blackfriars, with Southwark just a few yards further in the opposite direction. A wealth of cultural attractions, including Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre, are within walking distance. Borough Market is a 10–15-minute walk to the east, while the South Bank, featuring the National Theatre, Festival Hall, and British Film Institute, is similarly located to the west.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/158100839/1336166) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/158100839/1336167) - EPC Graph

## 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 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: £2,645/mo (2 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,645/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 915.5%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £2,342/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2795%

*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:** £50/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)