London borough in England
| Coordinates: | 51.46, -0.11 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 31 75 |
Lambeth sits on the south bank of the River Thames, across from central Westminster, and combines a long riverside frontage with dense, varied neighbourhoods. You’ll find busy transport links at Waterloo and a patchwork of residential streets, parks and commons such as Clapham and Kennington, alongside quicker-changing areas like Vauxhall.
The borough is culturally lively: the South Bank hosts major institutions including the National Theatre and Southbank Centre, while Brixton is famous for its market, Afro-Caribbean community and music scene. Historic sites such as Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s residence, sit cheek by jowl with modern arts venues and museums like the Imperial War Museum.
Economically it’s a mix of creative industries, tourism and local retail, with significant regeneration projects around Nine Elms and Vauxhall reshaping the skyline and housing market. That change highlights familiar London contrasts - growing investment and new jobs alongside long-standing social housing, active community groups and campaigns to keep the area affordable and diverse.
SE11, SE24, SE27, SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16