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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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in 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 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 Waterloo & South Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats61£545,000£9,333
Semi-Detached1£1,045,000£15,145
Terraced9£1,649,150£14,167

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

SE18NB

Mitre Road

SE18SP

Roupell Street

SE19NL

Duchy Street

SE17RA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17JS

Lambeth High Street

SE17BW

Mcauley Close

SE19NQ

Stamford Street

SE19NR

Coin Street

SE17LG

Carlisle Lane

SE18AP

Duchy Street

SE17XN

Albert Embankment

SE18AZ

Wootton Street

SE18LP

The Cut

SE17JJ

Lambeth Road

SE17LS

Lambeth Road

SE18DH

Hatfields

SE19NA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17UN

Westminster Bridge Road

SE17BJ

Kennington Road

SE17AR

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17AX

Baylis Road

SE18LL

The Cut

SE18TE

Cornwall Road

SE17LF

Penhurst Place

SE17LP

Lambeth Road

SE18PU

Mitre Road

SE17AB

Lower Marsh

SE19NB

Stamford Street

SE18SD

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17EG

Centaur Street

SE18AG

Duchy Street

SE17EU

Lambeth Palace Road

SE18LS

Windmill Walk

SE17BD

Frazier Street

SE18SE

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17BL

Kennington Road

SE17PD

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17PB

Belvedere Road

SE18YG

Coin Street

SE17PE

Belvedere Road

SE17BQ

Casson Square

SE17XA

Westminster Bridge Road

SE17LL

Lambeth Palace Road

SE17LX

Lambeth Road

SE17HN

Oakey Lane

SE19PX

Upper Ground

SE17GU

Casson Square

SE18AJ

Coin Street

SE17DF

Lambeth Road

SE17HL

Oakey Lane

SE18LW

The Cut

SE19QE

Broadwall

SE18ST

Theed Street

SE18AW

Duchy Street

SE18XU

Concert Hall Approach

SE17AE

Lower Marsh

SE18SS

Roupell Street

SE18AE

Aquinas Street

SE17GD

Belvedere Road

SE17UT

Westminster Bridge Road

SE17ST

Casson Square

SE18YU

Belvedere Road

SE17GQ

Belvedere Road

SE18TG

Brad Street

SE17FS

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17AA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17AH

Lambeth High Street

SE17DP

Hercules Road

SE17NA

Waterloo & South Bank

SE18TB

Roupell Street

SE18EA

Duchy Street

SE17LE

Carlisle Lane

SE17JF

Lambeth Road

SE18DT

Duchy Street

SE17EP

Lambeth Palace Road

SE17GA

Belvedere Road

SE18DZ

Duchy Street

SE17GL

Forum Magnum Square

SE18QB

Short Street

SE18SG

Waterloo & South Bank

SE116AG

Whitgift Street

SE19DJ

Waterloo & South Bank

SE17DR

Centaur Street

SE17JG

Mead Row

Data Sources

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