Postcode SE1 8XA is located in a major urban area, within the Waterloo & South Bank area 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 median sale price in Waterloo & South Bank is £595,000 (around £875 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £456,250 and £960,625. The nearest station is Lambeth North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 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 England, 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 69 ft away from SE1 8XA.
Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank near SE1 8XA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £875 per square foot) in Waterloo & South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £4,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £1,280,000 | £1,316 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,045,000 | £1,407 |
| Flats | 55 | £555,550 | £828 |
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 | £570,000 | £1,280,000 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | — |
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 | £875 | £1,293 |
| 2026 | £865 | — |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 59, Cooper Close, London, SE1 7QU | Flats | Leasehold | £463,750 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 45, Cooper Close, London, SE1 7QU | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 14, Greet House, Frazier Street, London, SE1 7BB | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £583,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 |
In the SE1 8XA postcode area, located within Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy South Bank Primary | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2015. | |
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2015
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Friars Primary Foundation School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2018. | |
Friars Primary Foundation School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2018. | |
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Dec 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 8XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Waterloo Food & Wines | 187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UX | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | D & J News | Waterloo Road, Southwark, SE1 8XH | Walking directions to D & J News |
| 0.1 mi | Waterloo Food & Wine | 51 Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AU | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 158 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8SB | Walking directions to Oseyo |
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 8XA, 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 8XA 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, other theft and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE1 8XA in Waterloo & South Bank is £595,000 (about £875 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 8XA, including Oasis Academy South Bank Primary (Good), Friars Primary Foundation School (Good) and St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 8XA is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 336 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
SE1 8XA 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 8XA 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).