Postcode SE1 7DH 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 746.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.8× 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 Waterloo, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 746.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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 57 ft away from SE1 7DH.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 7DH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waterloo located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Waterloo | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City | Walking directions to Waterloo |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehall Garden | Small | Walking directions to Whitehall Garden |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat 1102, 8, Casson Square, London, SE1 7GU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 2407, 8, Casson Square, London, SE1 7ST | Flats | Leasehold | £1,170,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Flat 1812, 8, Casson Square, London, SE1 7ST | Flats | Leasehold | £707,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 2101, 1, Casson Square, London, SE1 7EN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,800,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 2106, 1, Casson Square, London, SE1 7EN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 |
In the SE1 7DH postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 7DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Chicheley Street, Lambeth, SE1 7ND | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Leake Street, Lambeth, SE1 8SQ | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | AP Food Express Central | Belvedere Road, Lambeth, SE1 7PN | Walking directions to AP Food Express Central |
| 0.1 mi | Elegance Food Metro | 3H Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GQ | Walking directions to Elegance Food Metro |
| 0.2 mi | Whistlestop | Lambeth, SE1 7LY | Walking directions to Whistlestop |
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 7DH, 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 7DH records about 746 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 7DH 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 7DH, including King's College London, DLD College and Oasis Academy Johanna (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 7DH is Waterloo in TfL zone 1, about 190 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western and Waterloo and City lines.
SE1 7DH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,105 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 7DH 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).