Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Bankside · SE1
One Blackfriars, SE1
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 |
| Architect | SimpsonHaugh (Ian Simpson) |
| Developer | St George, part of Berkeley Group |
| Height | 166 m, 50 storeys |
| Homes | 274 apartments: studios to four-bedroom, plus a triplex |
| Completed | 2018 |
| Also | Lower-rise buildings, shops and a new public space |
One Blackfriars at a glance
About One Blackfriars
The tower's tapering, bulging profile makes it one of London's most recognisable residential buildings. Residents have a 32nd-floor lounge with panoramic views, alongside leisure facilities and a 24-hour concierge.
Its location between Southwark and the City puts Tate Modern, the Southbank Centre and Borough Market within walking distance.
Southwark (Jubilee line) and Blackfriars (District, Circle and Thameslink) are a few minutes' walk; Waterloo is about ten minutes.
Tate Modern,Bankside's landmark gallery.,Southbank Centre,Theatres, concerts and riverside cafés.,Borough Market,London's famous food market.
Buyers and tenants wanting a prime, serviced apartment with river views close to the City and West End.
Bankside: riverside apartments, warehouse conversions and period terraces
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- Since May 2026, tenancies are periodic and you can leave with two months' notice
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Deposit cap is five weeks' rent, or six weeks where annual rent is £50,000 or more.
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Map: One Blackfriars
A 50-storey "vase" at the foot of Blackfriars Bridge.
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Why is it called "The Vase"?
Because of its curving, tapering shape.
How many apartments are there?
274.
Who developed One Blackfriars?
St George, part of Berkeley Group.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Details such as amenities and ownership can change; check with the building's managing agent.
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