Postcode SE1 8SG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 746.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 746.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from SE1 8SG.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8SG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Waterloo | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, South Western, Waterloo and City | Walking directions to Waterloo |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Archbishop's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Archbishop's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee 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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 23, Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AY | Other | Freehold | £2,400,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 23, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,210,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 27, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QD | Terraced | Freehold | £917,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 15, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QD | Terraced | Freehold | £955,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Theatre View Apartments, 19, Short Street, London, SE1 8LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £975,000 |
In the SE1 8SG 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 8SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 158 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8SB | Walking directions to Oseyo |
| 0.1 mi | Waterloo Food & Wines | 187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UX | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 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 8SG, 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 8SG records about 746 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 8SG 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 8SG, including Oasis Academy Johanna (Good), Oasis Academy South Bank (Outstanding) and Friars Primary Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 8SG is Waterloo East in TfL zone 1, about 257 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE1 8SG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,105 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 8SG 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).