SE1 is one of seven London locations featured on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 list.
Stretching from Bermondsey to Waterloo, taking in Elephant and Castle, Borough, South Bank, Blackfriars and Bankside it has been hailed for its amazing cultural offerings, food and landmarks.
Richmond was named as the best place to live in London, while other London locations mentioned include Fulham, Walthamstow, Crouch End, Bow and even Plumstead.
The wider list includes 72 locations across the UK, with the overall national best place to live named as Norwich in Norfolk. Apart from the winners, the locations are not ranked but published in alphabetical order.
Described as a hotspot for theatre ‘since Shakespeare’s time’, the SE1 area is home to the reconstructed Shakespeare’s Globe, the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, The Old Vic, the Young Vic and smaller venues like Southwark Playhouse, Menier Chocolate Factory, Union theatre and Waterloo East theatre.
Just a short stroll over the bridge to the West End or the City, the judges acknowledged the area’s central location for walking and transport connections and the South Bank’s unspoiled views of landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard, as well as being an ideal location for people watching.
For food and drink, SE1 was been described as ‘vibrant’, home to the popular Borough Market alongside lesser-known gems like Maltby Street and Lower Marsh markets.
A special mention also went to the row of conserved Georgian workers’ cottages on Roupell Street, in Waterloo, describing them as ‘among the most charming period homes in central London.’
See the full list of locations here: https://www.thetimes.com/best-places-to-live
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