Postcode SE1 8DY 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 294.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 East, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bazalgette Embankment.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 294.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from SE1 8DY.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8DY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Bernie Spain Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,464,575 | £1,341 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,045,000 | £1,407 |
| Flats | 60 | £542,500 | £891 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 19, Climsland House, Duchy Street, London, SE1 8AF | Flats | Leasehold | £467,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 18, Aquinas Street, London, SE1 8AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,045,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 14, Aquinas Street, London, SE1 8AE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,115,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, Waterside House, 12, Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Flat C, 77, Roupell Street, London, SE1 8SS | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 |
In the SE1 8DY 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 8DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 20 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9LS | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Market Express Food & Wine | 62 Cornwall Road, London, SE1 9PU | Walking directions to Market Express Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Hatfields, Lambeth, SE1 8LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3-11 The Cut, London, SE1 8JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 8DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Doug Buist
Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Ibrahim Dogus
Waterloo & South Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 8DY records about 294 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.
The median sale price around SE1 8DY 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.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 8DY, including London Nautical School, London Nautical School (Requires improvement) and King's College London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 8DY is Waterloo East in TfL zone 1, about 197 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE1 8DY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE1 8DY 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).