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Waterloo is a London neighbourhood with a population of 7,064.
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Waterloo is a London neighbourhood with a population of 7,064. The median property price is £542,500, with flats at £500,000 median and terraces at £1,464,575 median. Prices have declined 41.4% over five years. Crime includes 2,770 recorded offences in May 2026, with violent crime at 550 incidents and theft from the person at 510. The area is entirely within flood zones. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 30.0 annual mean and moderate particulate matter at 9.5. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Waterloo. Broadband availability is strong, with 89.2% superfast coverage and 83.1% gigabit capable. The area has 15 conservation areas including Roupell Street and South Bank, plus 84 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,047.11. Waterloo is governed by London Borough of Lambeth under the Greater London Authority.
Data updated 2026/2025. Waterloo, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Waterloo’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Waterloo ranks 21st cheapest of 33, 25th safest and 8th most affordable.
Sold prices in Waterloo have fallen 41% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Waterloo (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 5).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.9% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/waterloo.
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Nearby areas we cover: Southwark, Lambeth, Elephant and Castle.
Waterloo is a London neighbourhood with a population of 7,064.