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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.9% 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 area has 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
219
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.9%
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
97.68(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.94(+20%)
Other theft
24.72(+112%)
Public order
23.63(+255%)
Theft from the person
16.63(+59%)
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

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Central Lewisham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Lewisham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats39£310,000
Semi-Detached3£824,000
Terraced9£692,400

10 years median price trend in Central Lewisham South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Lewisham South.

All postcodes in Central Lewisham South

SE137FX

Molesworth Street

SE135LH

Patience Villas

SE137HA

Engate Street

SE136DP

Morley Road

SE136DW

Courthill Road

SE136PR

Monument Gardens

SE139EH

Engate Street

SE139GD

Engate Street

SE136LP

Engate Street

SE136NQ

Lewisham High Street

SE136PN

Canada Gardens

SE136RW

St Swithuns Road

SE137HG

Engate Street

SE137UQ

Whitburn Road

SE137UT

Ladywell Road

SE136JY

Curness Street

SE135FX

Middleton Way

SE139ES

Engate Street

SE139HD

Lewisham Central

SE135BW

Belmont Park

SE136LQ

Lewisham High Street

SE136WP

Engate Street

SE139DY

Engate Street

SE136AT

Lewis Grove

SE136NH

Lewisham High Street

SE136QU

Campshill Road

SE137UW

Ladywell Road

SE136AW

Mercia Grove

SE136JU

Lewisham High Street

SE136NS

Romborough Way

SE135LE

Marischal Road

SE136HA

Courthill Road

SE136HB

Courthill Road

SE136NT

Romborough Gardens

SE135PT

Lee High Road

SE136DJ

Slaithwaite Road

SE136DR

Courthill Road

SE136QE

Hither Green Lane

SE136EZ

Ryecroft Road

SE136JL

Lewisham High Street

SE137UL

Wearside Road

SE135FH

Lee High Road

SE136AD

Lewisham High Street

SE136AL

Bonfield Road

SE136NX

Lewisham High Street

SE136QL

Lewisham Park

SE135EF

Blessington Road

SE135EL

Mercator Road

SE135PD

Lee High Road

SE136JB

Ennersdale Road

SE139GL

Lewisham Central

SE136PT

Hither Green Lane

SE136QJ

Lewisham Park

SE136NL

Lewisham High Street

SE136NU

Romborough Way

SE135FY

Belmont Park

SE136DA

Limes Grove

SE136PP

Hither Green

SE136QT

Campshill Road

SE135AB

Gilmore Road

SE136BB

Lewisham High Street

SE137EP

Molesworth Street

SE135EW

John Woolley Close

SE135EX

Clarendon Rise

SE135EJ

Mercator Road

SE136BX

Bonfield Road

SE137UU

Church Grove

SE136JX

Lewisham High Street

SE135EE

Biscoe Way

SE136JQ

Arlington Close

SE135EN

Mercator Road

SE135EQ

Saxton Close

SE135LB

Purelake Mews

SE136JE

Ennersdale Road

SE136LG

Lewisham High Street

SE136NW

Engate Street

SE135HD

Bridge Terrace

SE135LQ

Lee High Road

SE136AA

Lewisham High Street

SE136JZ

Lewisham High Street

SE136LY

Clipper Way

SE136QP

Lewisham Park

SE136AU

Gunton Mews

SE136BG

Lewis Grove

SE136DF

Morley Road

SE135EG

Blessington Road

SE135EY

Clarendon Rise

SE135FW

Blessington Road

SE136DS

Knowles Hill Crescent

SE136QY

Lewisham Park

SE136QZ

Lewisham Park

SE135AD

Gilmore Road

SE136JG

Lewisham High Street

SE136QF

Hither Green Lane

SE136LW

Lewisham High Street

SE139GU

Lewisham Central

SE135AE

Gilmore Road

SE136BE

Lewisham High Street

SE136DE

Limes Grove

SE136DQ

Morley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.