Postcode SE1 8NP 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 Southwark, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.
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 31.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from SE1 8NP.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8NP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southwark located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bernie Spain Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mint Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Mint Street Park |
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, Benson House, Hatfields, London, SE1 8DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, Tait House, Greet Street, London, SE1 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 17, Windmill House, Windmill Walk, London, SE1 8LX | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 18, Windmill House, Windmill Walk, London, SE1 8LX | Flats | Leasehold | £508,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Theatre View Apartments, 19, Short Street, London, SE1 8LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £975,000 |
In the SE1 8NP postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Hatfields, Lambeth, SE1 8LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 3-11 The Cut, London, SE1 8JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 8NP, 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 8NP 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 8NP 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 8NP, including London Nautical School, London Nautical School (Requires improvement) and Friars Primary Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 8NP is Southwark in TfL zone 1, about 91 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 8NP 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 8NP 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).