Overview
Nine Elms takes its name from a row of elm trees that once bordered the lane running west from Vauxhall to Battersea. For most of its history it was an industrial quarter and the site now occupied by Battersea Power Station was occupied by reservoirs. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the Power Station was built with its four iconic chimneys between 1929 and 1955, supplying around a fifth of London’s electricity at its peak before closing in 1983. From 2012 onwards, a 227-hectare regeneration programme has transformed the area with around 20,000 new homes planned by 2030.
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Looking for a home in Nine Elms? Speak to Jane Wood & Associates for a discreet, highly personalised search shaped around your priorities.
Our Insight
Nine Elms suits buyers seeking high-specification modern apartments, many with river views. The market is still maturing, with prices having corrected from their 2014 peak, and understanding the differences between individual developments is key.
Why live in Nine Elms
- A riverside location with uninterrupted Thames views and direct access to the Thames Path.
- Northern line connectivity at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station stations, reaching the City in around fifteen minutes.
- The amenities of Battersea Power Station, including a strong office, retail and restaurant offering.
- The new US Embassy, designed by Kieran Timberlake, one of the most architecturally significant buildings in London.
Property Landscape
Nine Elms is almost entirely a new-build market, with around forty development sites. Embassy Gardens is the centrepiece development, surrounding the US Embassy and featuring the now-iconic Sky Pool suspended eleven storeys above ground level between two residential towers. Prospect Place, Frank Gehry’s first residential building in the UK, sits within the Battersea Power Station development. Riverlight by St James, Riverstone King’s Road, and London Square Nine Elms are among the other significant schemes. Most developments offer concierge services, private amenity floors, underground parking, and direct access to the riverside walkway.
Nine Elms Highlights
- The Sky Pool at Embassy Gardens, a transparent 25-metre pool suspended 115 feet above ground, now one of London’s most photographed landmarks.
- Battersea Power Station, the Grade II* listed Art Deco building now housing Apple’s London headquarters, retail, restaurants, and residential apartments.
- The linear park running through Nine Elms, providing green space and pedestrian connections between the development sites.
- New Covent Garden Market, the wholesale food market supplying London’s restaurants, retaining its place within the wider Nine Elms area.
- The Thames Path, connecting east to Vauxhall and west to Chelsea Bridge.
Local Alumni
Nine Elms was the birthplace of Vauxhall Motors in 1857, when Scottish engineer Alexander Wilson founded the company that would later move to Luton and become one of Britain’s best-known car manufacturers.
Education & Connectivity
For transport, Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station stations on the Northern line provide fast connections to the City and West End, with Vauxhall station nearby offering Victoria line and national rail services. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers serves Battersea Power Station Pier year-round, reaching Embankment in around 10 minutes and Canary Wharf in around 30 minutes.
Talk to us about Nine Elms
- Local Expertise: With over 25 years of experience as London buying agents, we know Nine Elms development by development, understanding the considerable differences in quality, specification, and value across the area.
- Exclusive Off-Market Access: Many of the finest apartments in Nine Elms are available off market. Our network means we hear about them early.
- Professional Negotiation: We negotiate exclusively on your behalf, ensuring you secure the right property at the right price with complete confidence.