Updated October 2026.
Battersea and Nine Elms have changed more than almost any part of London in the past decade. The restored Battersea Power Station, the US Embassy and the Northern line extension — which opened in 2021 with stations at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station — have turned a former industrial riverside into a residential and commercial district.
What has improved
Connectivity is the clearest change: the Northern line now links the area directly to the West End and the City. Retail, restaurants, parks and the riverside walk have followed, and the area has a recognisable identity for international buyers.
What to analyse carefully
Regeneration produces a lot of new homes. Nine Elms and Battersea have seen a large volume of new-build apartments, which means resale buyers and tenants have plenty of choice. Before buying, compare asking prices with actual resale evidence in nearby buildings, look at how long comparable flats take to let and sell, and check the service charge — amenity-rich towers can be expensive to run.
Unit-level factors matter more than usual here: floor, aspect, river views, noise and the specific building's management all affect value.
Ransome's Wharf
One opportunity CM2 can currently access is Ransome's Wharf by London Square — 94 dockside homes set within a historic dock about 100 metres from the Thames, with indicative pricing from £1,100,000 (developer broker portal, October 2026). It is a different product from the area's towers; whether it suits you depends on your mandate, and the same supply and running-cost questions apply.
CM2 operates on the buyer side while receiving compensation from participating developer partners, including Aldar Properties and London Square. Buyers are not charged a fee by CM2. This article is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Figures may be indicative, availability can change and projected yields are not guaranteed.