NHS Nurse · King's College Hospital · The Key @ Southwark
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James Okafor
London Ambulance Service · Applying for The Key @ Bermondsey
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Priya Sharma
Secondary School Teacher · Sir John Cass School, Aldgate · Not yet applied
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Sarah Mitchell
NHS Nurse · King's College Hospital
The Key @ Southwark
23 Borough High St, London SE1 1JAUnit B14
Phase 2 · Floor 4 · 2-bedroom
21
Days to Rent
128
Community Members
3
Upcoming Events
Book Space
Fix Request
Concierge
Featured Development
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Development G · London
2026
226 key worker units · Confidential developer · Heritage Listed
Recent Activity
New event: Yoga on the Rooftop — Tomorrow, 7:00am
2 hours ago
Parcel collected: Amazon package (Locker 4)
Yesterday, 6:34pm
Maintenance update: Kitchen tap — In Progress
28 May 2026
Your Application
James Okafor
London Ambulance Service · Paramedic
Application Status
✓
Applied
2
Documents
3
Review
4
Move In
You have 2 documents outstanding. Upload them to move your application to the review stage.
Documents
✓
Proof of Identity
Passport uploaded · 22 May 2026
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Employment Contract
LAS contract uploaded · 23 May 2026
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Right to Rent
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3 Months Bank Statements
Tap to upload
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Development G · London
Coming 2026
226 key worker units · 13,000+ jobs nearby · Heritage Listed
Your Property
My Home
The Key @ Southwark — Unit B14
23 Borough High St, London SE1 1JA
Floor 42-bedroomPhase 2Occupied
Lease Details
Monthly Rent£985 pcm
Lease Start1 March 2025
Lease End28 Feb 2027
Term24 months
Next Rent Due22 June 2026
Rent MethodDirect Debit
Key Contacts
Housing ManagerAmara Diallo
Maintenance0800 KEY 001
Emergency (24hr)0800 KEY 999
Front Desk Hours7am – 10pm
Documents
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Tenancy Agreement
Signed 1 March 2025 · PDF
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Move-in Inspection Report
Signed 1 March 2025 · PDF
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Building Rules & Guidelines
Current version · PDF
Application to The Key @ Bermondsey
Application #TK-2026-0847In Progress
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Applied 18 May
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Documents In Progress
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Review Pending
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Move In TBC
Your Details
NameJames Okafor
EmployerLondon Ambulance Service
RoleParamedic
Salary£38,500
Requested Unit1-bed (any floor)
Preferred Move-inJuly 2026
All documents must be uploaded before your application moves to review. Files must be clear and legible. PDF or JPG accepted.
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Proof of Identity
Passport · Uploaded 22 May 2026
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Employment Contract
LAS Contract · Uploaded 23 May 2026
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Right to Rent
Required · Tap to upload
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3 Months Bank Statements
Required · Tap to upload
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Previous Landlord Reference
Optional but recommended · Tap to upload
Housing Team · The Key @ Bermondsey
AD
Hi James, thanks for your application. Your identity and employment documents look great. We just need your Right to Rent document and 3 months of bank statements to progress.
Amara · 23 May, 2:14pm
JO
Thanks Amara. I'll get those uploaded this week. Is there a preferred format?
James · 23 May, 4:52pm
AD
PDF or clear JPEG works fine. Once we have those we aim to complete the review within 5 working days.
Amara · 23 May, 5:03pm
Application Submitted18 May 2026
Documents Deadline8 June 2026
Review Period5 working days
Expected Decision~20 June 2026
Move-in (if approved)From July 2026
The Key @ Bermondsey — Phase 1 opens August 2026. Priority allocation for applicants who complete documents before 8 June.
Upcoming at The Key @ Southwark
🧘 Yoga on the Rooftop
Mon 2 June · 7:00 – 8:00amRooftop Garden12 going
🍖 Community BBQ
Sat 7 June · 12:00 – 5:00pmCourtyard35 going
🩺 First Aid Workshop
Wed 11 June · 6:00 – 8:00pmMeeting Room A8 going
🚴 Cycling Club
Fri 13 June · 6:30 – 8:00amBike Store5 going
Southwark Community Board
MP
Anyone up for the BBQ on Saturday? Bringing homemade coleslaw 🙌
Marcus P (Teacher) · Today 8:12am
PK
Yes! I'll bring some samosas. Can't wait 😄
Priya K (Paramedic) · Today 8:25am
JB
Heads up — the gym is busy mornings this week (physio training group). Best to go after 7pm if possible.
James B (Firefighter) · Today 9:01am
LW
Is the Little Keys nursery taking bookings for July yet? My daughter starts in September and I want to get ahead!
Lily W (Social Worker) · Today 9:33am
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Gym
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Rooftop Garden
Available now
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Meeting Room A
1 slot today
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Meeting Room B
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Residents Lounge
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Bike Storage
12 spaces
Little Keys Nursery — The Key @ Southwark
On-site childcare for Key Worker residents. OFSTED registered. Sessions available Monday–Friday for children aged 6 months – 5 years.
Available Sessions — June 2026
Monday Morning Session
7:00am – 12:00pm · Ages 6m–3yr · 2 spaces left
Wednesday Full Day
7:00am – 6:00pm · Ages 6m–5yr · 3 spaces left
Friday Afternoon Session
12:00pm – 6:00pm · Ages 2yr–5yr · Full
Thursday Morning Session
7:00am – 12:00pm · Ages 6m–3yr · 5 spaces left
My Commute Route
FromThe Key @ Southwark
ToKing's College Hospital
Usual departure6:45am
Distance2.4 miles
Neighbours on your route
MP
Marcus P · Teacher
→ Friars Primary, SE1 · Leaves 7:15am
JB
James B · Firefighter
→ Southwark Fire Station, SE1 · Leaves 6:50am
LW
Lily W · Social Worker
→ Southwark Council, SE1 · Leaves 8:30am
Front Desk · 7:00am – 10:00pm
Recent Messages
You
Could you please accept a grocery delivery between 2-4pm today? I'm on shift at the hospital.
Today · 7:42am
Front Desk
Of course, Sarah. We'll take care of it and leave a collection note in your mailbox.
Today · 7:51am
You
Can the building entrance be left unlocked until 11pm on Friday? Having friends visit.
28 May · 6:18pm
Front Desk
Sure, we'll note that for Friday. Please let your guests use the intercom and we'll buzz them in.
28 May · 6:29pm
Parcels & Deliveries
Awaiting Collection
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Amazon — Standard Delivery
Arrived today · Locker 7 · Parcel A
Expected Deliveries
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ASOS — Next Day
Expected tomorrow · Signature required
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Royal Mail — Tracked Letter
Expected 4 June
Active Requests
Kitchen tap dripping
In Progress
Plumbing · Kitchen · Raised 28 May 2026
Technician assigned: Tom R · Expected completion: 3 June
Bathroom light flickering
Scheduled
Electrical · Bathroom · Raised 30 May 2026
Appointment: 5 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm
NHS Staff Savings Scheme
Current Balance
£2,450
+£180 per month (auto-save)
£024.5% of £10,000 goal£10,000
Monthly Auto-Save£180
Interest Rate4.2% AER
Projected (12 months)£4,700
Employer MatchUp to £50/mo
NHS Pension Scheme 2015
Estimated Monthly Pension at 67
£1,240
Based on current salary & service
Scheme2015 Career Average
Employee Contribution5.1% of salary
Employer Contribution14.38%
Years of Service4 years
Normal Pension Age67
Accrual Rate1/54th per year
Key Worker residents have access to free pension advice sessions with an IFA — book via the Advice tab.
Financial Wellbeing Resources
As a Key Worker resident, you have access to a free one-to-one session with an independent financial adviser. Book your session →
Budgeting
Making the most of your NHS salary in London
8 min read · Key Worker Finance Team
Pension
Understanding your NHS Pension: a plain-English guide
12 min read · MoneyHelper
Home Ownership
First-time buyer schemes available to key workers
6 min read · Key Worker Finance Team
Savings
Setting a 5-year savings plan on a public sector wage
10 min read · MoneySavingExpert
Benefits
Benefits and discounts for NHS staff in 2026
5 min read · NHS Employers
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Your eligibility
Key Worker CategoryEducation
EmployerSir John Cass School
Status✓ Eligible
Max rent affordabilityUp to £1,100 pcm
Based on a teacher salary of £36,000. The Key caps rent at 35% of net monthly income.
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Coming Soon240 planned homes
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Coming Soon294 planned homes
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London · Pipeline · 2028+
Coming Soon200 planned homes
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Development F
London · Pipeline · 2027
Coming Soon189 planned homes
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The Key prioritises housing within 1 mile of your workplace — reducing commute times for key workers and strengthening local communities.
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Development G · London
2026
226 key worker units · Local stations nearby
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Unit Details
What's included
Utilities capIncluded (£120/mo)
BroadbandIncluded (1Gbps)
Building insuranceIncluded
Furnishing–
ParkingAvailable (£80/mo)
Key Worker App accessDay 1
Applications are reviewed within 5 working days. You'll hear back by email and in-app notification. No credit check — eligibility is based on key worker status and salary affordability.
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AE-A04 · Aldgate East
1-bed · Floor 3
£875
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0.4 mi from work490 sq ftAvailable Jul 2026
WC-B07 · Whitechapel
Studio · Floor 2
£795
/month
0.7 mi from work380 sq ftAvailable Aug 2026
WC-C12 · Whitechapel
1-bed · Floor 5
£845
/month
0.7 mi from work460 sq ftAvailable Jul 2026
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Summary
ApplicantPriya Sharma
EmployerSir John Cass School
RoleTeacher
Salary£36,000
Preferred unitAE-A04
Affordability check✓ Passed
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Application submitted
Thank you, Priya. Your application reference is #TK-2026-1142. We'll review it within 5 working days and notify you by email and in the app.
Next step: upload your documents (employment contract, proof of ID, Right to Rent). You'll receive an email with a secure upload link.
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Featured Development
Development G
Greater London
Coming 2026226 Key Worker UnitsHeritage Listed
About the Development
The site comprises approximately a substantial site of land, currently housing the Heritage Listed Development G, with a walled garden and public open space.
The proposed development totals 326 dwellings and brings the heritage building back into beneficial use as a residential conversion (30 units), with an additional 296 units comprising a mix of market sale and affordable housing.
The remaining 296 units will provide 226 key worker apartments and houses plus 70 affordable homes — a mix of studio, 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartments and townhouses.
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Total Homes
226
Key Worker Units
Large
Site Area
13,000+
Key Worker Jobs Nearby
~⅓
Rent of Net Income
1.65%
Required Conversion Rate
Delivered By
DeveloperConfidential developer
Affordable HousingConfidential partner
Key Worker HousingThe Key
heritage building Conversion30 residential units
Affordable Homes70 units
Key Worker Rent~⅓ net household income
The local area has an abundance of key worker jobs within walking or cycling distance. Census data shows 13,000+ key worker jobs within walking distance of Development G — making this an ideal location for The Key's model.
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CGI — New residential buildings with landscaped grounds
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CGI — Heritage Listed heritage conversion with new build
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Key worker job density map — 13,000+ jobs within walking distance
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Site location and transport links — Local transport links
Units available to key workers at approximately one-third of net household income. Register your interest to be notified when applications open.
Site Location
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Transport Links
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Central line stationShort walk · direct to Central London
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Piccadilly line stationShort walk · direct to Heathrow & West End
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Major north arterial roadImmediately adjacent to site
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Major west arterial roadFast route to central London
Nearby Key Worker Employers
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Central Middlesex HospitalSouth east of site · NHS trust
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Princess Royal Distribution CentreTo the east · Royal Mail
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West Twyford Primary SchoolWithin 1 mile
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Hungry Caterpillar Day NurseriesWithin 1 mile
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Asda Local station SuperstoreWithin 1 mile
Key Worker Demand
13,000+ key worker jobs within walking distance
Census data · Local station & surrounding area. The required occupancy conversion rate to fill all 226 apartments is just 1.65%.
Portfolio
Developments
The Key's current and upcoming projects
Featured · Under Development
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Development G
2026
Greater London
226 Key Worker UnitsHeritage Listed
13.3-acre site with Heritage Listed heritage conversion, delivered by Confidential developer. 13,000+ key worker jobs within walking distance.