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SE1 7JJ

Lambeth Road

Waterloo & South Bank

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Detailed insights for SE1 7JJ

Overview

Postcode SE1 7JJ 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 Walk & North Kennington area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £66,162 per year. The nearest station is Lambeth North, about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £66,162 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from SE1 7JJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington near SE1 7JJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 7JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North
0.6 mi

1

Westminster

Circle, District, Jubilee

Walking directions to Westminster
0.6 mi

1

Waterloo

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

Walking directions to Waterloo

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 7JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.1 miArchbishop's ParkMediumWalking directions to Archbishop's Park
0.2 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
20,689.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.35(-50%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.03(-64%)
Theft from the person
7.54(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-29%)
Other theft
3.48(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
26.9%
African
83
19.76%
Other White
59
14.05%
Other
33
7.86%
Other Black
27
6.43%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
61.03%
No qualifications
41
11.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.6%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.59%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
38.71%
Social rents from council
65
34.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
17.2%
Owns outright
15
8.06%
Other social rented
1
0.54%
Total households: 186

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 3, Regina Court, 93, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JJFlatsLeasehold£375,000
13 Jun 2025212, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JYTerracedFreehold£1,961,000
20 Apr 2026Flat 1, 8, Sail Street, London, SE11 6NQFlatsLeasehold£340,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 4, 8, Sail Street, London, SE11 6NQFlatsLeasehold£336,830
17 Apr 2025Flat 14, 8, Sail Street, London, SE11 6NQFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the SE1 7JJ postcode area, located within Lambeth Walk & North Kennington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 7JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 mi16 plusThe Marine Society College of the SeaFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWalnut Tree Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusKing's College London Maths SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 7JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 7JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLambeth Walk Off LicenseGibson Road, Lambeth, SE11 6EHWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Off License
0.3 miPrince Food & Wine57-59 Black Prince Road, London, SE11 6ABWalking directions to Prince Food & Wine
0.3 miXtra Save38-40 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7BLWalking directions to Xtra Save
0.3 miMillenium Convenience StoreBrook Drive, Lambeth, SE11 6LSWalking directions to Millenium Convenience Store
0.3 miHooks News Agent & Off LicenseMcauley Close, Lambeth, SE1 7BNWalking directions to Hooks News Agent & Off License

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 7JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Doug Buist

Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ibrahim Dogus

Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth Walk & North KenningtonE02000619
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 002AE01003015
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 7JJ

Is SE1 7JJ (Lambeth Walk & North Kennington) safe?

The area around SE1 7JJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE1 7JJ?

The median sale price around SE1 7JJ in Lambeth Walk & North Kennington is £595,000 (about £946 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 7JJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 7JJ, including The Marine Society College of the Sea (Good), Walnut Tree Walk Primary School (Good) and King's College London Maths School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 7JJ?

The closest station to SE1 7JJ is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 577 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 7JJ?

SE1 7JJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,215 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 7JJ (Lambeth Walk & North Kennington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE1 7JJ 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).