Property profile

Flat 2Benson House, Hatfields

SE1 8DQ

Waterloo & South Bank

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Map showing Flat 2, Benson House, Hatfields, London

Estimated sale price

£545,000

Flats sold in Waterloo & South Bank

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Aug 2025
£500,000Change since last sale: +£43,000 (+8.6%)
Annualised change
+8.4% per yearLambeth annualised change (flats) since 2025: −4.1% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £891 per sq ft
£870 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£21 per sq ft (−2.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Waterloo & South Bank
£542,500Estimate vs local median: +£1,000 (+0.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area58 m² / 624 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection19 Dec 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Aug 2025£500,000+10%
16 May 2014£455,000-

Local market

Property prices in Waterloo & South Bank

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£946
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£458K – £917K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £946 per square foot) in Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £3,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,464,575£1,341
Semi-Detached1£1,045,000£1,407
Flats60£542,500£891

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterloo & South Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£635,500£1,830,000
2017£665,000£935,000
2018£700,000£1,355,000
2019£995,000£1,175,000
2020£931,000£1,044,400
2021£920,600£1,180,000
2022£771,000£1,195,000
2023£630,000£1,000,000
2024£551,250£1,277,500
2025£565,000£1,280,000
2026£560,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£998
2017£1,204£1,108
2018£1,068£1,476
2019£1,215£1,157
2020£1,382£976
2021£1,024£1,102
2022£1,032£1,131
2023£929£1,264
2024£865£1,266
2025£893£1,293
2026£895
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterloo & South Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025Flat 2, Benson House, Hatfields, London, SE1 8DQFlatsLeasehold£500,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 9, Tait House, Greet Street, London, SE1 8NAFlatsLeasehold£500,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 17, Windmill House, Windmill Walk, London, SE1 8LXFlatsLeasehold£545,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 18, Windmill House, Windmill Walk, London, SE1 8LXFlatsLeasehold£508,000
18 Dec 202515, Roupell Street, London, SE1 8SPTerracedFreehold£1,675,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for SE1 8DQ

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Overview

Postcode SE1 8DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Waterloo & South Bank ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 294.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year. The nearest station is Southwark, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bazalgette Embankment.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
294
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 294.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from SE1 8DQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8DQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Southwark located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 8DQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Southwark

Jubilee

Walking directions to Southwark
0.1 mi

1

Waterloo East

Southeastern

Walking directions to Waterloo East
0.3 mi

1

Waterloo

Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City

Walking directions to Waterloo

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 8DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBazalgette EmbankmentSmallWalking directions to Bazalgette Embankment
0.5 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.3 miBernie Spain GardensSmallWalking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens

Area Profile

Population
122
Population density
11,442.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
106.68(+1037%)
Other theft
64.38(+463%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.41(+110%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.6(+50%)
Shoplifting
22.69(+127%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
57
47.9%
Other White
22
18.49%
Caribbean
8
6.72%
African
7
5.88%
Other
4
3.36%
Total population: 119

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
47.79%
No qualifications
25
22.12%
Level 3 (A level)
12
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
7.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 113

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
29
45.31%
Other social rented
14
21.88%
Owns with a mortgage
8
12.5%
Owns outright
6
9.38%
Social rents from council
6
9.38%
Total households: 64

Schools

In the SE1 8DQ postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 8DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLondon Nautical SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryLondon Nautical SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryFriars Primary Foundation SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 8DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremierHatfields, Lambeth, SE1 8LPWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miTesco Express3-11 The Cut, London, SE1 8JZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalThe Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express103-107 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8ULWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local101 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8ULWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local