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Waterloo & South Bank

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About

Waterloo & South Bank ward occupies a central Thames-side stretch in Lambeth, centred on the transport interchange of Waterloo station. The area is densely built with commercial offices, cultural institutions, and residential developments. Its riverfront is dominated by the Southbank Centre complex, the National Theatre, and the BFI Southbank, forming a major arts precinct. The ward's built environment is a mix of post-war modernist structures and newer high-rise buildings.

The linear Jubilee Gardens provides a key public green space near the London Eye. The Leake Street graffiti tunnels, located under the station's approach tracks, offer a designated legal area for street art. Residential population is concentrated in estates like the Shell Centre redevelopment and the surrounding streets, existing alongside significant daytime commuter and tourist footfall from the station and attractions.

Area overview

On average Waterloo & South Bank has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 603 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterloo & South Bank is £71,029 per year. There are 10 schools in 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. Waterloo & South Bank is home to around 8,858 people, with a population density of about 7,515.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
603
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Waterloo & South Bank Population
8,858
Population density
7,515.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
196.32(+1993%)
Violence and sexual offences
137.73(+343%)
Other theft
129.26(+1031%)
Anti-social behaviour
115.38(+330%)
Shoplifting
40.98(+310%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,835
32.01%
Other White
1,761
19.88%
Chinese
811
9.16%
African
738
8.33%
Indian
390
4.4%
Total population: 8,857

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,409
55.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,372
17.15%
No qualifications
942
11.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
540
6.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
362
4.52%
Total 16+ residents: 8,001

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,449
37.51%
Other social rented
794
20.55%
Social rents from council
603
15.61%
Owns outright
428
11.08%
Owns with a mortgage
384
9.94%
Total households: 3,863

Property prices in Waterloo & South Bank

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £1,961,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats62£550,275
Semi-Detached1£1,045,000
Terraced10£1,380,000

10 years median price trend in Waterloo & South Bank

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

All postcodes in Waterloo & South Bank

SE18UE

Exton Street

SE19QE

Broadwall

SE17LE

Carlisle Lane

SE17FX

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18AN

Duchy Street

SE17PY

Belvedere Road

SE17NL

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17AX

Baylis Road

SE17PT

Lambeth Road

SE18DQ

Hatfields

SE18YR

Belvedere Road

SE17EB

Lower Marsh

SE18LT

Windmill Walk

SE17JF

Lambeth Road

SE18TY

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17SR

Albert Embankment

SE17BE

Coral Street

SE116AG

Whitgift Street

SE116AX

Old Paradise Street

SE17EU

Lambeth Palace Road

SE17HN

Oakey Lane

SE18LW

The Cut

SE18YS

Belvedere Road

SE17EQ

Lambeth Palace Road

SE17LG

Carlisle Lane

SE18GA

Belvedere Road

SE17EH

Albert Embankment

SE17PJ

Chicheley Street

SE18DS

Duchy Street

SE18LZ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18SG

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17GP

Belvedere Road

SE17ED

Mcauley Close

SE18TN

Brad Street

SE17LD

Hercules Road

SE18AT

Duchy Street

SE18AR

Duchy Street

SE17AJ

Murphy Street

SE17BX

Mcauley Close

SE18TB

Roupell Street

SE19PU

Cornwall Road

SE17HT

King Edward Walk

SE17DX

Hercules Road

SE17GD

Belvedere Road

SE17LH

Carlisle Lane

SE18XA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17JW

Lambeth Road

SE18TX

Waterloo Road

SE17GN

Forum Magnum Square

SE17UP

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18LX

Windmill Walk

SE17AR

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17LR

Lambeth Road

SE18DX

Duchy Street

SE17RA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17UN

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18WA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17GX

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17LW

Carlisle Lane

SE17QP

Milverton Street

SE17EN

Casson Square

SE17FL

Frazier Street

SE17GL

Forum Magnum Square

SE17UW

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18NB

Mitre Road

SE17DR

Centaur Street

SE18PU

Mitre Road

SE17BN

St James Mansions

SE17BQ

Casson Square

SE17RX

Casson Square

SE17NJ

Addington Street

SE116AT

Whitgift Street

SE18AP

Duchy Street

SE18QB

Short Street

SE18AS

Duchy Street

SE116AL

Old Paradise Street

SE17RN

Casson Square

SE17LX

Lambeth Road

SE18SR

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18XE

Alaska Street

SE17GE

Belvedere Road

SE17PZ

Kennington Road

SE17RB

Pearman Street

SE18SB

Waterloo Road

SE18SP

Roupell Street

SE19NB

Stamford Street

SE17HJ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18UJ

Sandell Street

SE18DU

Duchy Street

SE18AW

Duchy Street

SE17AL

Murphy Street

SE17BZ

Hercules Road

SE17GU

Casson Square

SE17RJ

Lower Marsh

SE17RU

Cottesloe Mews

SE17XR

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18LN

The Cut

SE18SS

Roupell Street

SE18YU

Belvedere Road

SE18TQ

Cornwall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.