# 2 bedroom apartment for rent (SE1 9GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 29, 1 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SE1 9GD |
| Price | £5,250 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | G |
| Floor area | 116 m² |
| Last sold | £2,000,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/05/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £196/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8038-7235-5160-8865-7922)

## Description

Blackfriars, one of London’s most iconic residential towers. Situated on the 6th floor, this spacious 1,500+ sq ft home offers breathtaking views of the River Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral, creating an exceptional backdrop to city life.

The apartment is unfurnished, allowing you to make it your own, and features an expansive winter garden, perfect for year-round enjoyment while soaking in panoramic skyline views. Designed for modern living, the generous open-plan layout is complemented by high-spec finishes, while both bathrooms offer contemporary elegance with premium fittings.

Residents of 1 Blackfriars enjoy exclusive access to an array of five-star amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and spa, a heated swimming pool, a golf simulator, and executive lounges, ensuring convenience and luxury at your fingertips.

Perfectly located in the heart of South Bank, the apartment is just moments away from some of London’s most celebrated landmarks, including Tate Modern, Borough Market, and The Globe Theatre. Exceptional transport links provide seamless connectivity across the city, with Blackfriars Station (Thameslink, Circle & District Lines) just a 5-minute walk away, Southwark Station (Jubilee Line) 6 minutes away, and Waterloo Station (National Rail & Underground) within 10 minutes.

This is a rare opportunity to live in one of London’s most sought-after addresses. Enquire now to arrange a viewing!

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159920975/1335968) - EPC Rating 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):** £1,546/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Walton Clarke House, 5 Brigade Mews, London, SE1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/48f6693) | £4,000/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Flat, Empire Square, SE1 | £5,199/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bentham House, SE1 | £3,500/mo | 2 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £4,233/mo (3 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £4,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 914.3%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £3,554/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2801.4%

*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:** £45/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)