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Riverlight, Nine Elms: Building Guide, Facilities and Renting

A guide to Riverlight, SW11: the building, the area and how to rent, buy or let here.

Riverlight, Nine Elms: Building Guide, Facilities and Renting Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Nine Elms · SW11

Riverlight, Nine Elms

6pavilions
RSHParchitect
St Jamesdeveloper
Pool& spa
In short: Riverlight is a riverside development of six stepped pavilions on Nine Elms Lane, between Vauxhall and Battersea Power Station. Developed by St James (part of the Berkeley Group) and designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, it has around 750 private apartments plus affordable homes, with more than three-quarters of the two-hectare site given to open space. Residents' facilities include a gym, swimming pool, spa, private cinema, library and clubhouse, and the ground floors have shops, cafés and a supermarket. Construction began in 2011. Fraser Bond helps tenants, landlords and sellers at Riverlight.
FactDetail
LocationNine Elms Lane, London SW11/SW8
DeveloperSt James (Berkeley Group)
ArchitectRogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
BuildingsSix pavilions on just over 2 hectares
HomesAbout 752 private apartments plus 99 affordable homes
Residents' facilitiesGym, pool, spa, cinema, library, clubhouse
Nearest stationsBattersea Power Station and Nine Elms (Northern line); Vauxhall

Riverlight at a glance

About Riverlight

The pavilions rise in height from west to east, giving many apartments river views towards Pimlico and Westminster. Glass lifts on the outside of the buildings are a distinctive feature.

Transport

Clapham Junction, Battersea Park and Battersea Power Station (Northern line)

On the doorstep

Battersea Park, Battersea Power Station and Northcote Road

Who lives here

young professionals and families

Neighbourhood

Nine Elms: Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and major riverside developments

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  • Budget for one month's rent plus a 5-week deposit (6 weeks if rent is £50,000+ a year)
  • Since May 2026, tenancies are periodic and you can leave with two months' notice
Move-in costs for a rental here
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Total to move in–

Deposit cap is five weeks' rent, or six weeks where annual rent is £50,000 or more.

Frequently asked questions

Six stepped riverside pavilions with a pool, spa and cinema for residents.

Map: Riverlight

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Who designed Riverlight?

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.

Does Riverlight have a pool?

Yes, for residents, alongside a gym and spa.

How many buildings are there?

Six pavilions.

Sources

Facts checked October 2026. Details such as amenities and ownership can change; check with the building's managing agent.

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