Postcode SE1 8AL 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 299.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank is £71,262 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 299.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from SE1 8AL.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waterloo East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Waterloo | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City | Walking directions to Waterloo |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Mint Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Mint Street Park |
| 0.2 mi | St. John's Church Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Church Gardens |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 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 | 55 | £575,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,045,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £1,115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterloo & South Bank
In the SE1 8AL postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Hatfields, Lambeth, SE1 8LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 20 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9LS | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3-11 The Cut, London, SE1 8JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.