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SE1 7XL

Albert Embankment

Waterloo & South Bank

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Detailed insights for SE1 7XL

Overview

Postcode SE1 7XL 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 high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Archbishop's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,267 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from SE1 7XL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lambeth Walk & North Kennington near SE1 7XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 7XL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North
0.5 mi

1

Westminster

Circle, District, Jubilee

Walking directions to Westminster
0.6 mi

1,2

Vauxhall

South Western, Victoria

Walking directions to Vauxhall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 7XL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miArchbishop's ParkMediumWalking directions to Archbishop's Park
0.3 miLambeth Walk Doorstep GreenMediumWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green
0.3 miVictoria Tower GardensMediumWalking directions to Victoria Tower Gardens

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
29,850.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.51(-5%)
Theft from the person
26.73(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.5(-9%)
Other theft
12.25(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
64
31.68%
British
59
29.21%
Indian
17
8.42%
Chinese
15
7.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
5.45%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
79.78%
Level 3 (A level)
15
8.2%
No qualifications
8
4.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.83%
Other
4
2.19%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
49.09%
Owns outright
26
23.64%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.45%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.91%
Other social rented
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

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 7XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 7XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 2025Flat B86, Parliament View Apartments, 1, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7XLFlatsLeasehold£1,075,000
02 Jul 2025Flat A13, Parliament View Apartments, 1, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7XHFlatsLeasehold£850,000
31 Mar 2025Flat A18, Parliament View Apartments, 1, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7XHFlatsLeasehold£845,000
07 Aug 2025Apartment 3, 1, Lambeth High Street, London, SE1 7AHFlatsLeasehold£540,000
21 Jul 2025Apartment 9, 129, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7BTFlatsLeasehold£332,500

Schools

In the SE1 7XL postcode area, located within Lambeth Walk & North Kennington, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEvelina Hospital SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWalnut Tree Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 7XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEmbankment Grocery9B Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SPWalking directions to Embankment Grocery
0.2 miLambeth Walk Off LicenseGibson Road, Lambeth, SE11 6EHWalking directions to Lambeth Walk Off License
0.2 miPrince Food & Wine57-59 Black Prince Road, London, SE11 6ABWalking directions to Prince Food & Wine
0.3 miTesco ExpressAlbert Embankment, Lambeth, SE1 7ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondisAlbert Embankment, Lambeth, SE1 7TLWalking directions to Londis

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 7XL, 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 002EE01003112
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 7XL

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

The area around SE1 7XL records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7XL?

The median sale price around SE1 7XL 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 7XL?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 7XL, including The Marine Society College of the Sea (Good), Evelina Hospital School (Outstanding) and Walnut Tree Walk Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 7XL?

The closest station to SE1 7XL is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 830 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 7XL?

SE1 7XL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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