SE1 8XT

Waterloo & South Bank · Lambeth · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Lambeth
Postcode district
SE1
Postcode sector
SE1 8

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
SE1 8TL 55 m
SE1 8XZ 120 m
SE1 9PX 131 m
SE1 8XX 144 m
SE1 8YL 171 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
SE1 8XT
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
SE
Postcode district
SE1
Postcode sector
SE1 8
Latitude
51.506950
Longitude
-0.115944
British National Grid easting
530,851
British National Grid northing
180,351

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Lambeth · E09000022
Parish or community
E43000212
Output area
E00177676
Lower layer super output area
Lambeth 036E · E01032582
Middle layer super output area
Lambeth 036 · E02006801

Postcode source versions

Explore SE1

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
383
Primary
178
Secondary
44
  1. King's College London

    Higher education institutions

    308 m
  2. Courtauld Institute of Art

    Higher education institutions

    426 m
  3. London Nautical, City of London Academy

    Academy sponsor led

    536 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
46,432
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 13,386
  • Other theft 10,220
  • Violence and sexual offences 7,120
  • Shoplifting 3,949
  • Anti social behaviour 2,565

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
SE1 8 residents
4,332

Age bands in SE1 8

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
8.4%

419 residents

Age 15 to 24
27.5%

1,364 residents

Age 25 to 44
33.2%

1,646 residents

Age 45 to 64
20.6%

1,020 residents

Age 65 and over
10.3%

513 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
260
Records since 17 September 2020
102
Latest available record date
8 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/0453/P Date not supplied 948 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/0515/L Date not supplied 948 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London Camden WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/2400/L Decision dated 8 September 2025 941 m away

    Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.

    Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House 24 Kingsway London WC2B 6AA

    London Borough of Camden Refused
  4. 2025/1532/A Decision dated 8 September 2025 941 m away

    Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.

    Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House 24 Kingsway London WC2B 6AA

    London Borough of Camden Refused
  5. 2025/2513/P Decision dated 3 July 2025 999 m away

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials Details) of planning permission ref. 2023/2245/P (dated 10/07/2024) for 'Demolition of existing fourth floor, replacement of fourth floor and erection of an additional storey to the building, ground floor alterations including new entrances, single storey extension to the rear, removal of existing external fire escape stair to the rear, reconfiguration of existing external plant equipment and introduction of additional plant at roof level, including associated works'.

    160-161 Drury Lane & 4-6 Parker Street London WC2B 5PN

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2025/1725/L Decision dated 11 June 2025 982 m away

    Cathodic Protection Installation and repair of glazed brickwork to the Grand Connaught Rooms Lightwell, including the Air Handling Plant Room and associated repairs and decorations to windows and rainwater goods.

    Freemasons Hall, United Grand Lodge Of England 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2025/1687/L Decision dated 3 June 2025 904 m away

    Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.

    Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2025/1667/P Decision dated 3 June 2025 904 m away

    Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.

    Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2025/2175/L Decision dated 28 May 2025 904 m away

    Internal Alterations to Second floor.

    Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2024/0163/P Decision dated 31 January 2025 986 m away

    Erection of a suspended platform with screening to support and conceal condenser to the rear elevation at second floor level.

    Directorbank Executive Search Ltd 41-44 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AD

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  11. 2024/5718/P Decision dated 27 December 2024 970 m away

    Observations to adjoining borough City of Westminster for the installation of three ventilation louvres at ground floor level to Shelton Street elevation of building.

    The Randall Institute 26 - 29 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  12. 2024/5070/P Decision dated 23 December 2024 888 m away

    Installation of a photovoltaic (PV) panel array to the roof of existing building and associated works.

    78 Cannon Street London EC4N 6HL

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

122

within 5 km straight-line

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    606 m

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    729 m

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

    114-118 LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 7AE

    ODS code G85136

    731 m

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    759 m

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.1 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    1.4 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

    1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QS

    ODS code E87069

    1.4 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

    1ST FLOOR, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87714

    1.4 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.4 km

  • NEXUS HEALTH GROUP

    PRINCESS STREET GROUP PRACTICE, 2 PRINCESS STREET, LONDON, SE1 6JP

    ODS code G85034

    1.6 km

  • THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS

    3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, SW1P 2BG

    ODS code E87740

    1.6 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.7 km

  • MILLBANK MEDICAL CENTRE

    MEDICAL CENTRE BUILDING, 20 PAGE STREET, LONDON, SW1P 4EN

    ODS code E87739

    1.7 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.8 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.8 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.8 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    1.8 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP VAUXHALL

    8 JONATHAN STREET, KENNINGTON, LONDON, SE11 5NH

    ODS code G85102

    1.9 km

  • HURLEY AND RIVERSIDE PRACTICES

    EBENEZER HOUSE, KENNINGTON LANE, LONDON, SE11 4HJ

    ODS code G85053

    1.9 km

  • FALMOUTH ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

    78 FALMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4JW

    ODS code G85029

    1.9 km

Showing 20 of 122 matching practices.

Nearby transport

  • Waterloo Bridge / South Bank

    BCT · South Bank

    0.1 miles
  • Festival Pier

    FTD · South Bank

    0.1 miles
  • Festival Pier

    FER · South Bank

    0.1 miles
  • Waterloo Bridge / South Bank

    BCT · South Bank

    0.1 miles
  • Festival Pier

    FBT · South Bank

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Lambeth 036E, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

6 of 10

Overall England rank

17,105 of 33,755

Income
6 of 10
Employment
7 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
4 of 10
Crime
4 of 10
Housing and services
3 of 10
Living environment
3 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

383 open schools are in scope, including 178 primary and 44 secondary schools. King's College London is the nearest published school at 308 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

46,432 published events cover 12 months, averaging 3,869.333 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 13,386 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.