South Bank may be architecturally maligned but is the unofficial home of British skateboarding and has plenty to offer for house-hunters. Thesps love living here - and no wonder there's the National Theatre, the British Film Institute, the Hayward Gallery... the list goes on. And with the City on its doorstep, brokers and bankers are buying here too. Experts predict that the area around the Tate Modern will emerge as a prime property location to rival established London markets such as Belgravia and Chelsea.

But this arts scene doesn't come cheap - be prepared to pay more than £300,000 for a one-bedroom flat. And if you're after a family home? Watch this episode of Cool In Your Code to find out what's on offer with Damian Barr and join Times Property Editor, Anne Ashworth, as she takes the pulse of the property market.

And don't forget - leave us a message below and tell us about your favourite hidden corners of the South Bank.

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