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SE1 7PD

Waterloo & South Bank

Lambeth

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Overview

Postcode SE1 7PD 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,027.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.9× 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 Waterloo, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Archbishop's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1027
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,027.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from SE1 7PD.

Flood risk

Very low

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 7PD 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 Waterloo located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 7PD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Waterloo

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

Walking directions to Waterloo
0.3 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North
0.3 mi

1

Westminster

Circle, District, Jubilee

Walking directions to Westminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 7PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArchbishop's ParkMediumWalking directions to Archbishop's Park
0.4 miVictoria Tower GardensMediumWalking directions to Victoria Tower Gardens
0.2 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
711
Population density
4,896.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
311.25(+902%)
Theft from the person
283.51(+2922%)
Anti-social behaviour
213.66(+695%)
Other theft
212.63(+1760%)
Public order
71.91(+964%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
210
29.7%
Chinese
191
27.02%
Indian
101
14.29%
British
86
12.16%
Other Asian
20
2.83%
Total population: 707

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
387
55.6%
Level 3 (A level)
221
31.75%
Other
35
5.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
2.73%
Apprenticeship
15
2.16%
Total 16+ residents: 696

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
64.15%
Owns with a mortgage
8
15.09%
Owns outright
4
7.55%
Other social rented
4
7.55%
Other forms of private rent
3
5.66%
Total households: 53

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 55, South Block 1A, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GBFlatsLeasehold£500,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 8, South Block 1A, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GBFlatsLeasehold£790,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 38, South Block 1A, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GBFlatsLeasehold£405,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 3, South Block, 1, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GAFlatsLeasehold£495,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 1, South Block, 1, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GAFlatsLeasehold£402,000

Schools

In the SE1 7PD postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 7PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDLD CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableEvelina Hospital SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy JohannaAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 7PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAP Food ExpressLambeth, SE1 7PDWalking directions to AP Food Express
0.1 miElegance Food Metro3H Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GQWalking directions to Elegance Food Metro
0.1 miM&S Simply Food249 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miAP Food Express CentralBelvedere Road, Lambeth, SE1 7PNWalking directions to AP Food Express Central
0.2 miM&S FoodhallChicheley Street, Lambeth, SE1 7NDWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 7PD, 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 North, Waterloo & South BankE02006801
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 036AE01003013
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 7PD

Is SE1 7PD (Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank) safe?

The area around SE1 7PD records about 1027 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 7PD?

The median sale price around SE1 7PD 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.

What schools are near SE1 7PD?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 7PD, including DLD College, Evelina Hospital School (Outstanding) and Oasis Academy Johanna (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 7PD?

The closest station to SE1 7PD is Waterloo in TfL zone 1, about 411 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western and Waterloo and City lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 7PD?

SE1 7PD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 7PD (Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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