The South Bank is London’s prime new-build hub with Opus a clear sign of the important shift and a marker of what’s to come, Knight Frank reports
New supply is reshaping London’s prime residential map. The South Bank is becoming London’s prime new-build hub and one of the most visible signs of this ‘subtle but important’ shift is Opus, Bankside Yards, Knight Frank’s Head of Residential Development Research, Oliver Knight, reports.
So, what does the latest report on London’s prime residential market conclude? Here are the key takeaways:
- The capital’s prime residential landscape is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting supply dynamics and evolving buyer preferences. Traditional enclaves like Mayfair and Knightsbridge are facing competition from emerging hotspots like Fitzrovia and the South Bank.
- Opus has gained early momentum, attracting domestic professionals with high-spec design, wellness features, and proximity to cultural landmarks.
- Bankside Yards is “setting a new benchmark for a relatively recent addition to Prime Central London” in terms of psf. This is not unexpected however, due to “the strength of the brand, the riverside location, and the cultural significance of the surrounding area.”
- Delivery in traditional prime markets has slowed under the pressure of build costs and complex regulations, and the South Bank has taken advantage of this.
- The trajectory of the South Bank highlights a subtle but important shift in the geography of London’s prime market – one driven as much by supply dynamics as by evolving buyer preferences.
Discover more about how Opus is a clear sign of the important shift and a marker of what’s to come on the South Bank in Knight Frank’s report here.
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Step inside and see the vision for yourself.
The Opus Sales Gallery brings the story of this extraordinary new address to life, offering an immersive experience that gives you a glimpse of what’s to come.
To book an appointment at the Opus
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Enjoy a visit to the Hayward Gallery Cafe, with a themed menu inspired by the current Anish Kapoor exhibition – just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – including a slice of Red Velvet Cake or a Crimson Bloom Spritz.
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Enjoy a visit to the Hayward Gallery Cafe, with a themed menu inspired by the current Anish Kapoor exhibition – just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – including a slice of Red Velvet Cake or a Crimson Bloom Spritz.
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Music Mondays comes to a close at Bankside Yards on Monday 5 October, and we`re ending with something special.
Join us for our final lunchtime performance with guitarist and composer Omar Rios, from 12pm to 2pm.
Born in Nicaragua and now based in London, Omar draws on flamenco, rock, jazz and Latin American music. In a 19-year career he has performed in 12 countries.
Free and open to everyone. Bring your lunch and come along.
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Music Mondays comes to a close at Bankside Yards on Monday 5 October, and we`re ending with something special.
Join us for our final lunchtime performance with guitarist and composer Omar Rios, from 12pm to 2pm.
Born in Nicaragua and now based in London, Omar draws on flamenco, rock, jazz and Latin American music. In a 19-year career he has performed in 12 countries.
Free and open to everyone. Bring your lunch and come along.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Escape to the Forest of Arden with `As You Like It` at Shakespeare’s Globe – just 5 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a bold new take on Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, with costumes by acclaimed theatre designer Paul Wills.
Until 25th October
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Escape to the Forest of Arden with `As You Like It` at Shakespeare’s Globe – just 5 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a bold new take on Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, with costumes by acclaimed theatre designer Paul Wills.
Until 25th October
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Eight new buildings sit above 14 grand arches, completing the celebrated cultural walkway from the Royal Festival Hall to Tate Modern and helping to reconnect and rejuvenate the South Bank.
By bringing together workspace, homes, culture, hospitality and public space, Bankside Yards demonstrates Native Land`s approach as a co-investment and development partner, aligning capital, expertise and long-term vision to unlock opportunities others cannot.
Delivered through a network of trusted partners and long-standing relationships, the scheme showcases the combination of investment discipline, development expertise and market insight that has underpinned Native Land`s success for more than two decades.
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Eight new buildings sit above 14 grand arches, completing the celebrated cultural walkway from the Royal Festival Hall to Tate Modern and helping to reconnect and rejuvenate the South Bank.
By bringing together workspace, homes, culture, hospitality and public space, Bankside Yards demonstrates Native Land`s approach as a co-investment and development partner, aligning capital, expertise and long-term vision to unlock opportunities others cannot.
Delivered through a network of trusted partners and long-standing relationships, the scheme showcases the combination of investment discipline, development expertise and market insight that has underpinned Native Land`s success for more than two decades.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Indulge in the timeless elegance of Savoy Grill, a Michelin-recommended Gordon Ramsay restaurant just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards, where classic British and French cuisine meets the opulence and grandeur of The Savoy.
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Indulge in the timeless elegance of Savoy Grill, a Michelin-recommended Gordon Ramsay restaurant just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards, where classic British and French cuisine meets the opulence and grandeur of The Savoy.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Arbor is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. The building’s 14 metre entrance, with its angled design, frames the dramatic reception. With 223,000 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor is the ultimate contemporary working environment.
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Arbor is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. The building’s 14 metre entrance, with its angled design, frames the dramatic reception. With 223,000 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor is the ultimate contemporary working environment.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
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Discover `Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind` at Somerset House as part of London Design Festival – just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a landmark exhibition featuring over 60 artists exploring China’s living craft heritage through ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass and more.
16th-27th September
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Discover `Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind` at Somerset House as part of London Design Festival – just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a landmark exhibition featuring over 60 artists exploring China’s living craft heritage through ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass and more.
16th-27th September
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Savour authentic Neapolitan cuisine at `O Ver Borough, just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – where traditional recipes and regional ingredients come together in a refined take on Italian dining, including their signature sea-water pizza dough.
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Savour authentic Neapolitan cuisine at `O Ver Borough, just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – where traditional recipes and regional ingredients come together in a refined take on Italian dining, including their signature sea-water pizza dough.
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Native Land’s Opus, positioned within Bankside Yards, is situated on the South Bank between two of London’s most dynamic cultural attractions. The mixed-use destination will feature eight world-class buildings and 3.3 acres of vibrant open space, all fully powered by renewable electricity to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
To book an appointment at the Opus
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Native Land’s Opus, positioned within Bankside Yards, is situated on the South Bank between two of London’s most dynamic cultural attractions. The mixed-use destination will feature eight world-class buildings and 3.3 acres of vibrant open space, all fully powered by renewable electricity to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
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Bankside Yards is a hypermixed riverside destination in London`s definitive cultural neighbourhood.
Developed through Native Land`s integrated approach as both co-investor and developer, Bankside Yards combines ambitious placemaking, environmental leadership and disciplined investment. At its core, Bankside Yards is the UK`s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development in operation, using energy-efficient technology to set a new benchmark for sustainable development.
Designed to deliver long-term value, Bankside Yards demonstrates how Native Land creates enduring returns while delivering positive outcomes for communities, occupiers and the environment.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Bankside Yards is a hypermixed riverside destination in London`s definitive cultural neighbourhood.
Developed through Native Land`s integrated approach as both co-investor and developer, Bankside Yards combines ambitious placemaking, environmental leadership and disciplined investment. At its core, Bankside Yards is the UK`s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development in operation, using energy-efficient technology to set a new benchmark for sustainable development.
Designed to deliver long-term value, Bankside Yards demonstrates how Native Land creates enduring returns while delivering positive outcomes for communities, occupiers and the environment.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
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#primecentrallondon #riversideliving
#londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Explore `Bankside Yards: Then, Now, Next` as part of the `Open House Festival` – an architectural talk inside the historic railway arches, bringing together a trio of expert speakers to explore the significance and transformation of this remarkable piece of Victorian infrastructure.
15th September
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Explore `Bankside Yards: Then, Now, Next` as part of the `Open House Festival` – an architectural talk inside the historic railway arches, bringing together a trio of expert speakers to explore the significance and transformation of this remarkable piece of Victorian infrastructure.
15th September
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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