Roupell Street, London

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Roupell Street is a charming Georgian terrace in the London Borough of Lambeth, located in Waterloo. Around its midpoint at Theed Street, traffic flows opposite directions toward Cornwall Road (west) and Hatfields (east). It forms part of a distinctive and little-altered conservation area—an exquisite enclave amid central London.

Layout and Surroundings

Roupell Street is lined with uniform two-story brick terraces, many with corner shops and the iconic King's Arms pub. It sits just south of Waterloo Station, bordered by Cornwall Road, Theed Street, Whittlesey Street, and Hatfields. The area offers a serene contrast to surrounding bustling promenades and major transport hubs. ^0search0

History and Name

Laid out around 1824 by John Palmer Roupell, Roupell Street forms part of what became known as the Lambeth Estate. Theed Street and Whittlesey Street are named for members of the Roupell family. Previously known as Halfpenny Hatch, the area originally served as a toll path across Lambeth Marsh. ^{0search2 0search5}

The street has miraculously survived extensive railway expansion and wartime bombing, now celebrated as a historic enclave. ^0search3

Index of Local Sights

• The King's Arms pub at 25 Roupell Street: a Grade II listed Georgian pub with local history. ^0search12
• Film and TV backdrop: Roupell Street has appeared in “Doctor Who,” “Legend” (Kray twins film), and “Call the Midwife.” ^0search3
• Historic Insurance Plaques: Some houses display 19th-century fire insurance plaques from before London had a public fire service. ^0search11

Real Estate (as of July 2025)

There are 87 properties on Roupell Street—mostly period houses with a few flats. ^0search7

Notable sale prices include:

• Average sale value: £1,235,317. ^0search7
• Price range: From £491,784 for 2-bed leasehold flats (≈548 sq ft / 51 m²) to £1,783,051 for 4-bed freehold houses (~1,522 sq ft / 142 m²). ^0search7

Rentals (current listings):

• 3-bed Georgian terraces (~1,109–1,185 sq ft / 103–110 m²) renting from £3,878–£5,499 pcm. ^{turn1search2 turn1search0}

Transport & Accessibility

• Tube: Lambeth North (Bakerloo line) – ~2 min walk; Waterloo Station (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City) – ~7 min walk. ^{turn1search8 turn1search12}
• Bus: Multiple routes serve the nearby Waterloo bus interchange including 11 and others. ^turn1search8

Fun Fact

Roupell Street was once dubbed a “veritable death trap” in 1910 due to speeding traffic threatening children on narrow pavements. Today it is traffic-calmed, often featuring vintage cars—especially classic Citroëns—parked by local enthusiasts. ^0search9

As one local Redditor put it:

“Citroens. … You often see classic Citroëns around Roupell Street.” ^0reddit19

Quick Facts

References

1. Lambeth Council: Roupell Street Conservation Area (designation). ^0search0
2. LERA: The Roupells – development history. ^0search2
3. A London Inheritance: Roupell Street from Lambeth Marsh. ^0search6
4. Flickering Lamps: “impossibly handsome” Roupell Street. ^0search3
5. Rightmove: Roupell Street average house prices. ^0search1
6. Bricks & Logic: Roupell Street property insights (July 2025). ^0search7
7. Rightmove: Rental listing (~£5,499 pcm; 1,185 sq ft house). ^turn1search0
8. Rightmove: Rental listing (~£3,878 pcm; 1,109 sq ft). ^turn1search2
9. Moovit: Nearby transport routes and stations. ^turn1search8
10. Wikipedia: Waterloo Underground station. ^{turn1search12}
11. Wikipedia: Street names of Waterloo – Roupell Street naming. ^{turn0search13}
12. Wikipedia: King's Arms pub (Grade II listed). ^{turn1search13}
13. Londonist: Roupell Street from marsh to survivor. ^0search9
14. Reddit comment on Citroëns parked on Roupell Street. ^0reddit19

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