Why Waterloo
Waterloo is a magnet for renters looking to live close to central London on the south bank of the River Thames. As such, the rental market here is highly competitive. Westminster is only a short walk away, and the excellent transport links mean all areas of central London are easily accessible, making Waterloo very popular with young professionals and civil servants.
Waterloo is a great area to put down roots. It offers a good selection of homes and has something to fit most budgets. There is an excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools nearby for families.
Eating & Drinking
Waterloo is known primarily for its large station, but there is much more to the area than that. Eating and drinking are taken very seriously in Waterloo, with many excellent brunch spots, restaurants, bars and pubs. Lunchtime treats consist of street food from one of Waterloo’s market stalls, or you can enjoy freshly made snacks from local cafes. International cuisine is celebrated in Waterloo, the aromas fill the streets and tempt and tantalise your taste buds.
Shopping
More than just a transport hub, Waterloo Station is also handy for shopping. The Sidings is a new shopping centre underneath London Waterloo, home to high-street and more quirky brands with more stores coming soon.
Cross the Hungerford Bridge, and you’re in Covent Garden, one of London’s most popular shopping neighbourhoods and home to a wide range of world-class stores.
Transport Links
Waterloo is very well connected. It is home to Waterloo Station, one of the busiest in London. There are six tube stations in the area, Borough (on the Northern Line), Elephant & Castle (on the Northern and Bakerloo lines), Lambeth North (on the Bakerloo line), London Bridge (on the Jubilee and Northern lines, Southwark (on the Jubilee line) and Waterloo (on the Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo and Waterloo and City lines).
In addition to London Waterloo, there are national rail services from London Bridge and London Waterloo East.Various bus routes operate in the Waterloo area, including day and night services.
Find out more about local transport options in Waterloo.
Things To Do
Waterloo is near numerous attractions; there are many world-class theatres, including The Old Vic, Young Vic, The National Theatre and The Globe Theatre, the BFI IMAX cinema, the London Eye and the Tate Modern.
Tourists and locals enjoy the street entertainers and buzz along the Southbank, as well as cocktails and dinner with stunning river views at The Skylon or Oxo Tower.
Waterloo property
House buyers in Waterloo can choose from a diverse mix of properties, including modern apartments, traditional terraced and semi-detached houses to elegant townhouses, mansion blocks and contemporary developments. If you’re a landlord, be sure to check the selective landlord licensing active in
During the past year, most transactions in Waterloo sold for an average of £714k. The majority of these sales involved flats, which were typically sold at £684K. On the other hand, terraced homes commanded an average selling price of £2.1M, while semi-detached properties rose to £1,390,000 (according to HM Land Registry).
