SE1 8RH postcode in Southwark, England
SE1 8RH is a postcode in Southwark, in the St George's ward. It is in the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since December 2000.
Where SE1 8RH is, and what is near it
- SE1 8RH
- Other postcodes in SE1 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 22 bus stops
- 7 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4995, longitude -0.1071)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE1 8RH?
- SouthwarkCouncil, for all local services Southwark: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE1 8RH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Bermondsey and Old SouthwarkParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Neil Coyle (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Neil Coyle
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE1 8RH?
Every home and business at SE1 8RH can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Southwark: 90%
Southwark: 97%
The line marks the figure across Southwark.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE1 8RH?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Southwark's days for SE1 8RH today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SE1 8RH on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE1 8RH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 15 homes and businesses at SE1 8RH. 15 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southwark
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE1 8RH: 8,655 properties in Southwark are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Southwark
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE1 8RH is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 11:56 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from London Bridge to Hungerford BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from London Bridge to Hungerford Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 11:56 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE1 8RH?
Homes in SE1 8 sold for a typical £820,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 29 sales, up 8.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Terraced £1,477,500 6 sales
- Flat or maisonette £662,500 22 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SE1 district: a typical £570,000 from 546 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE1 8RH
HM Land Registry records 4 standard sales of homes in SE1 8RH from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 20 March 2026. The middle price was £957,500, from £575,000 to £1,270,000. Across SE1 8, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £820,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
- £950,000Flat 12, 260 Waterloo Road
- £965,000Flat 4, 260 Waterloo Road
- £1,270,000Flat 13, 260 Waterloo Road
- £575,000Flat 8, 260 Waterloo Road
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE1 8RH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 670 homes in the neighbourhood around SE1 8RH. The largest share of them, 40%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southwark for 2026‑27: £1,967. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,312 (band A) to £3,279 (band G); band C, the most common, is £1,749.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 70 (10%) | £1,312 |
| Band B | about 170 (25%) | £1,530 |
| Band C | about 270 (40%) | £1,749 |
| Band D | about 40 (6%) | £1,967 |
| Band E | about 60 (9%) | £2,404 |
| Band F | about 40 (6%) | £2,842 |
| Band G | about 20 (3%) | £3,279 |
| Band H | withheld | £3,935 |
When the homes were built
- 20% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 14% 1919 to 1939
- 12% 1945 to 1964
- 35% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 8% 2000 to 2009
- 8% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southwark before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE1 8RH is in (ONS area E01032584), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest open schools to SE1 8RH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE1 8RH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE1 8RH is London Waterloo East Rail Station, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- London Waterloo East Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- London Waterloo Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Lambeth North Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 350 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
22 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest St George's Circus, 40 m away.
More stations near SE1 8RH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE1 8RH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Waterloo Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7928 4049 450 mWalk
- Nexus Health Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2025 · Phone 020 7928 3299 550 mWalk
- Blackfriars Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 020 7928 6216 650 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE1 8RH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE1 8RH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 1 charger 550 mWalk
- ChargePoint Charging point · 3 chargers 550 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 1 charger 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest to the centre of SE1 8RH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Southwark Urgent Dental Care 50 mWalk
- Waterloo Dental & Orthodontics Phone 07809 238504 50 mWalk
- Waterloo Dental Surgery Phone 07809 238504 50 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE1 8RH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Thomas' Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 7188 7188 850 mWalk
- Borough Kidney Treatment Centre 1.1 kmWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE1 8RH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Gaywood Street Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 7261 9210 450 mWalk
- Orient St Adult Respite Unit Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7582 5907 600 mWalk
- Tower Bridge Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 7394 6840 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE1 8RH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 98/99 Lower Marsh Mon to Fri 8:30am to 2pm, 3pm to 6:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 2pm, 3pm to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7928 4219 400 mWalk
- Cam Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7620 0429 400 mWalk
- St Georges Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7928 7815 500 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE1 8RH?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE1 8RH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard 1.4 kmCycle
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7232 2637 2.2 kmCycle
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7017 8950 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE1 8RH in a conservation area?
The centre of SE1 8RH is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Article 4 direction areaBankside and Borough District Town Centre
- Article 4 direction areaCentral Activities Zone
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE1 8RH?
Police.uk records 2,514 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE1 8RH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: robbery 102, burglary 86, drugs 84, bicycle theft 66, vehicle crime 43, possession of weapons 15, other crime 11, criminal damage and arson 8.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE1 8RH
- Ward
- St George's
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southwark
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- December 2000
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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