Waterloo sits at one of the best-connected points in the capital, with Waterloo station, two Underground lines and strong cycling routes putting the City and West End within easy reach. It's no surprise that over half of residents here work from home, and the surrounding neighbourhoods of Borough & Bankside, St George's, Kennington and Vauxhall share this same connectivity, each offering their own mix of Tube, rail and bus links that make car-free living straightforward. Healthcare provision is another standout, with Waterloo & South Bank alone home to 21 GP practices and 9 hospitals, backed up by further hospitals and surgeries in neighbouring wards. Food, drink and culture run through the whole area, from Borough Market's food halls to the riverside bars of Vauxhall and South Bank's restaurant scene. Green space is more generous than you might expect for somewhere this central, with St George's offering 7 parks and good air quality holding up across the board. Families are well catered for too, with Outstanding-rated schools including Oasis Academy South Bank and Lilian Baylis, plus several Good and Outstanding primaries within walking distance in most of the surrounding neighbourhoods. Crime rates stay consistently below the London average, with burglary and vehicle crime particularly low given how busy these streets are. Property prices vary across the area but sit firmly in the upper range for inner London. Waterloo & South Bank flats average £947,000 with rents around £2,525 a month, while Borough & Bankside flats average £885,900. Vauxhall offers slightly more affordable flats at £837,000, though terraces there reach £1,227,500. Kennington and St George's provide a touch more breathing room on price while still delivering the same strong transport and amenity base. Wherever you land within Waterloo, you're buying into a well-connected, professional, safe and culturally rich slice of central London.