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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 591 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
591
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
199.48(+1803%)
Violence and sexual offences
127.46(+320%)
Other theft
119.89(+930%)
Anti-social behaviour
99.91(+275%)
Shoplifting
35.67(+252%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 in Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £11,193,728.

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
Flats55£575,000
Semi-Detached1£1,045,000
Terraced7£1,115,000

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

SE17GU

Casson Square

SE17RJ

Lower Marsh

SE17RU

Cottesloe Mews

SE17XR

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18LN

The Cut

SE18NP

Greet Street

SE17FN

Murphy Street

SE17PE

Belvedere Road

SE17ST

Casson Square

SE116AN

Old Paradise Street

SE116AS

Pratt Walk

SE17NN

Leake Street

SE19NH

Cornwall Road

SE18PY

Mitre Road

SE18TW

Cornwall Road

SE18UG

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18YP

Belvedere Road

SE17AN

Baylis Road

SE17PN

Chicheley Street

SE17RG

Lower Marsh

SE17SG

Albert Embankment

SE19PP

Belvedere Road

SE17JL

Lambeth Road

SE17JP

Norfolk Row

SE18AF

Duchy Street

SE17AE

Lower Marsh

SE17AZ

Baylis Road

SE17BJ

Kennington Road

SE17GQ

Belvedere Road

SE18RT

Sandell Street

SE18SE

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18SF

Station Approach

SE17BB

Frazier Street

SE17XT

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18AJ

Coin Street

SE18YF

Cornwall Road

SE19NA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17BU

Cosser Street

SE17DY

Casson Square

SE17HS

Canada Estate

SE18DY

Duchy Street

SE18UL

Waterloo Road

SE17DF

Lambeth Road

SE17GY

Casson Square

SE17JQ

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18SD

Waterloo & South Bank

SE116BB

Old Paradise Street

SE17JX

Lambeth Road

SE17NT

Lower Marsh

SE17RF

Frazier Street

SE18LP

The Cut

SE18LS

Windmill Walk

SE18LU

Cons Street

SE18NA

Greet Street

SE17BG

Frazier Street

SE17FT

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17JJ

Lambeth Road

SE17PB

Belvedere Road

SE18YE

Aquinas Street

SE18YG

Coin Street

SE17QZ

Dibdin Row

SE18AQ

Duchy Street

SE18AZ

Wootton Street

SE18SU

Roupell Street

SE19DJ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17XG

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18UH

Alaska Street

SE17LN

Royal Street

SE17RL

Lower Marsh

SE18AE

Aquinas Street

SE17DD

Cosser Street

SE17JT

Albert Embankment

SE17LQ

Lambeth Road

SE18TE

Cornwall Road

SE17AH

Lambeth High Street

SE17BW

Mcauley Close

SE17GF

Belvedere Road

SE17QA

Milverton Street

SE17RP

Greenham Close

SE18PX

Mitre Road

SE17FU

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17UR

Westminster Bridge Road

SE18SJ

Holmes Terrace

SE18SW

Mepham Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.