Postcode SE1 7GU 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 858.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £50,000 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,211 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 858.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 of residents in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £50,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from SE1 7GU.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 7GU 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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £616,375 in Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £11,193,728.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 52 | £570,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,045,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £1,115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterloo & South Bank
In the SE1 7GU postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 7GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Addington Street, Lambeth, SE1 7NJ | 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 | Chicheley Street, Lambeth, SE1 7PJ | 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.