Postcode SE1 7BJ 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 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Lambeth North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.6% 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.
The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from SE1 7BJ.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 7BJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Waterloo | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City | Walking directions to Waterloo |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Archbishop's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Archbishop's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green | Medium | Walking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,464,575 | £1,341 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,045,000 | £1,407 |
| Flats | 60 | £542,500 | £891 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 10, Mcauley Close, London, SE1 7BX | Flats | Leasehold | £780,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 18, Mcauley Close, London, SE1 7BX | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Garden Flat, 96, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7PT | Flats | Leasehold | £735,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 27, Mead Row, London, SE1 7JG | Flats | Leasehold | £457,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | International House, 1, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7DQ | Other | Freehold | £13,500,000 |
In the SE1 7BJ postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 7BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Xtra Save | 38-40 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7BL | Walking directions to Xtra Save |
| 0.1 mi | Hooks News Agent & Off License | Mcauley Close, Lambeth, SE1 7BN | Walking directions to Hooks News Agent & Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Millenium Convenience Store | Brook Drive, Lambeth, SE11 6LS | Walking directions to Millenium Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 97-99 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 7BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Doug Buist
Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Ibrahim Dogus
Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 7BJ records about 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE1 7BJ in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £595,000 (about £946 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 7BJ, including King's College London Maths School (Outstanding), Oasis Restore and Oasis Academy South Bank (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 7BJ is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 255 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
SE1 7BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE1 7BJ is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Doug Buist (Liberal Democrats) and Ibrahim Dogus (Labour Party).