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Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank

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About

The Lambeth North, Waterloo and South Bank area lies along the southern bank of the Thames within the London Borough of Lambeth. Main transport nodes cluster around Waterloo station, with north-south routes including Waterloo Road and York Road, and Lambeth North station a short walk inland. The riverfront is defined by the pedestrian Queen's Walk, linking riverside venues, and Jubilee Gardens sits close to the station as a public square and event space. Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park runs beside Lambeth Road and hosts the Imperial War Museum on its southern edge.

Cultural buildings concentrate on Belvedere Road and the stretch beneath Waterloo Bridge, where the Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall and National Theatre open onto the promenade. The concrete undercroft beneath the Southbank Centre remains a longtime gathering place for skateboarders and street performance. A mix of office blocks, council facilities and riverside housing frames streets back from the embankment; markets, pop-up food stalls and riverside walking routes shape daily life for commuters, visitors and residents.

Area overview

On average Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 595 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year. There are 11 schools in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is home to around 8,567 people, with a population density of about 7,465.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
595
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank Population
8,567
Population density
7,465.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
195.87(+1988%)
Violence and sexual offences
134(+331%)
Other theft
130.38(+1041%)
Anti-social behaviour
111.47(+315%)
Shoplifting
42.26(+323%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,751
32.12%
Other White
1,678
19.59%
Chinese
796
9.29%
African
725
8.46%
Indian
370
4.32%
Total population: 8,566

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,239
54.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,346
17.37%
No qualifications
917
11.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
528
6.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
361
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,378
37.12%
Other social rented
770
20.74%
Social rents from council
603
16.24%
Owns outright
405
10.91%
Owns with a mortgage
364
9.81%
Total households: 3,712

Property prices in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £3,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats57£545,000£9,375
Semi-Detached1£1,045,000£15,145
Terraced9£1,649,150£14,167

10 years median price trend in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank.

All postcodes in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank

SE17DP

Hercules Road

SE18LZ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17EU

Lambeth Palace Road

SE18XU

Concert Hall Approach

SE18TR

Windmill Walk

SE18UD

Alaska Street

SE18SZ

Whittlesey Street

SE17UT

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18YS

Belvedere Road

SE17LB

Lambeth Palace Road

SE19NB

Stamford Street

SE18RT

Sandell Street

SE19DJ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17AZ

Baylis Road

SE17DE

Hercules Road

SE17PT

Lambeth Road

SE18TG

Brad Street

SE18DH

Hatfields

SE18GA

Belvedere Road

SE18AS

Duchy Street

SE18DY

Duchy Street

SE18YL

Belvedere Road

SE17FL

Frazier Street

SE17XR

Westminster Bridge Road

SE17FT

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17BD

Frazier Street

SE19NA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17HT

King Edward Walk

SE17LD

Hercules Road

SE18PT

Mitre Road

SE17FN

Murphy Street

SE17BU

Cosser Street

SE17ST

Casson Square

SE18YU

Belvedere Road

SE18YP

Belvedere Road

SE17AL

Murphy Street

SE18XX

Belvedere Road

SE18ST

Theed Street

SE18LP

The Cut

SE18WA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE116AS

Pratt Walk

SE18SS

Roupell Street

SE17RP

Greenham Close

SE18AQ

Duchy Street

SE18TQ

Cornwall Road

SE18UG

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17EF

Virgil Street

SE17XB

Westminster Bridge Road

SE17LS

Lambeth Road

SE17HJ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17DZ

Cosser Street

SE17GL

Forum Magnum Square

SE18TL

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18DS

Duchy Street

SE18TP

Wootton Street

SE17AD

Launcelot Street

SE17BG

Frazier Street

SE17GT

Casson Square

SE116NJ

Kennington Road

SE17RN

Casson Square

SE17PJ

Chicheley Street

SE17AY

Baylis Road

SE17PN

Chicheley Street

SE18LU

Cons Street

SE17LQ

Lambeth Road

SE18XT

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17JP

Norfolk Row

SE17EG

Centaur Street

SE17DH

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17RX

Casson Square

SE17PD

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18UR

Webber Street

SE18DX

Duchy Street

SE116AR

Pratt Walk

SE17LY

Belvedere Road

SE18QB

Short Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.