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Central Lewisham South

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About

Central Lewisham South forms the southern portion of Lewisham town centre, centred on Lewisham High Street and the station. The area mixes retail and street trading: Lewisham Market runs along the high street and brings daily stalls and a larger Saturday market. A shopping centre and several parade streets contain independent retailers, cafes and services serving nearby residents. Lewisham station sits at the edge of the area, with Southeastern rail and Docklands Light Railway services and a major bus interchange that concentrates commuter flows around the junction near the station.

Housing around the high street includes terraced streets and post-war blocks, with small public spaces and community centres interspersed. Local schools, places of worship and council facilities provide day-to-day services for the neighbourhood. The clock tower by the high street marks a common meeting point and the market character is reflected in specialist grocers and fabric shops seen along contiguous streets. The area functions as a civic and retail core for the southern catchment of Lewisham.

Area overview

On average Central Lewisham South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Lewisham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Central Lewisham South is home to around 9,142 people, with a population density of about 8,701.7 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Central Lewisham South Population
9,142
Population density
8,701.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
98.67(+218%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.71(+22%)
Other theft
25.6(+124%)
Public order
22.64(+235%)
Shoplifting
20.89(+109%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,722
29.78%
Other White
1,315
14.39%
Caribbean
1,124
12.3%
African
1,016
11.11%
Chinese
468
5.12%
Total population: 9,141

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,705
48.94%
No qualifications
1,282
16.93%
Level 3 (A level)
904
11.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
8.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 7,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,215
30.47%
Owns with a mortgage
820
20.57%
Social rents from council
714
17.91%
Other social rented
681
17.08%
Owns outright
372
9.33%
Total households: 3,987

Property prices in Central Lewisham South

Median price£367,500
Price per sq ft£545
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£306K – £524K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £545 per square foot) in Central Lewisham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Lewisham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£337
Semi-Detached2£977,500£661
Terraced13£617,000£536
Flats46£326,000£557

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Lewisham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Lewisham South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£850,000£497,500
2017£328,000£688,000£525,000
2018£320,750£738,000£507,500
2019£385,000£634,000£452,500
2020£331,500£778,750£513,000
2021£324,250£785,000£552,000
2022£344,250£470,000£530,000
2023£350,000£965,000£590,285
2024£298,400£810,000£625,000
2025£324,500£824,000£692,400
2026£325,500£977,500£565,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Lewisham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Lewisham South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£562£444£555
2017£552£525£516
2018£564£592£496
2019£525£483£511
2020£551£519£517
2021£546£528£563
2022£561£496£562
2023£540£504£545
2024£516£679£595
2025£557£617£601
2026£527£661£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Lewisham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Lewisham South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Central Lewisham South

Is Central Lewisham South safe?

Central Lewisham South records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Central Lewisham South?

The median sale price in Central Lewisham South is £367,500 (about £545 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Central Lewisham South?

Central Lewisham South has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Central Lewisham South?

Central Lewisham South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central Lewisham South sits around rank 7,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central Lewisham South?

The average household income in Central Lewisham South is around £61,125 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Central Lewisham South

SE136DH

Lingards Road

SE135EF

Blessington Road

SE136QH

Merbury Close

SE137NZ

Molesworth Street

SE136DD

Limes Grove

SE136QF

Hither Green Lane

SE136LE

Lewisham High Street

SE135LB

Purelake Mews

SE136NS

Romborough Way

SE135EB

Blessington Road

SE136AQ

Lewisham High Street

SE136NP

Legge Street

SE136QG

Campshill Place

SE136AW

Mercia Grove

SE136PR

Monument Gardens

SE135HD

Bridge Terrace

SE135AE

Gilmore Road

SE136QL

Lewisham Park

SE136QP

Lewisham Park

SE135NZ

Freshfield Close

SE136BE

Lewisham High Street

SE135PR

Lee High Road

SE139HF

Lewisham Central

SE137LW

Molesworth Street

SE135FH

Lee High Road

SE136NW

Engate Street

SE136AD

Lewisham High Street

SE137FX

Molesworth Street

SE136JQ

Arlington Close

SE137EZ

Wearside Road

SE136JE

Ennersdale Road

SE137HG

Engate Street

SE136NU

Romborough Way

SE135LG

Marischal Road

SE136JP

Engate Street

SE135FW

Blessington Road

SE135GF

Blackheath

SE139GD

Engate Street

SE135BW

Belmont Park

SE139HD

Lewisham Central

SE136JL

Lewisham High Street

SE135EN

Mercator Road

SE136NR

Lewisham High Street

SE136NL

Lewisham High Street

SE136DR

Courthill Road

SE136NQ

Lewisham High Street

SE135EQ

Saxton Close

SE136EA

Slaithwaite Road

SE136LY

Clipper Way

SE135LQ

Lee High Road

SE136NY

Lewisham High Street

SE135PT

Lee High Road

SE136DJ

Slaithwaite Road

SE136NX

Lewisham High Street

SE137UT

Ladywell Road

SE137HA

Engate Street

SE136PH

Guyscliff Road

SE135FF

Lee High Road

SE135AA

Gilmore Road

SE136PW

Longbridge Way

SE136BY

Bonfield Road

SE135EA

Brandram Road

SE135EL

Mercator Road

SE137EP

Molesworth Street

SE136DQ

Morley Road

SE136QE

Hither Green Lane

SE136AT

Lewis Grove

SE136BZ

Robert Square

SE136NH

Lewisham High Street

SE136PS

Hither Green Lane

SE136BT

Albion Way

SE136DT

Knowles Hill Crescent

SE136WP

Engate Street

SE137EY

Molesworth Street

SE135EJ

Mercator Road

SE136QU

Campshill Road

SE136AA

Lewisham High Street

SE136BX

Bonfield Road

SE135LH

Patience Villas

SE136DG

Morley Road

SE139ES

Engate Street

SE136EF

Nightingale Grove

SE136BB

Lewisham High Street

SE139HE

Lewisham Central

SE136QW

Lewisham Park

SE136JU

Lewisham High Street

SE135EE

Biscoe Way

SE136NA

Clipper Way

SE137ER

Lewisham Central

SE136RP

Hither Green Lane

SE136PY

Monument Gardens

SE136QN

Lewisham Park

SE135NS

Lee High Road

SE135LF

Lee High Road

SE135AB

Gilmore Road

SE136AY

Lewisham High Street

SE136LQ

Lewisham High Street

SE137US

Whitburn Road

SE135EG

Blessington Road

SE136DL

Slaithwaite Road