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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. 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
217
Deprivation level
8/10
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
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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Central Lewisham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,150,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Lewisham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£1,150,000£3,628
Flats42£320,000£6,000
Semi-Detached2£977,500£7,112
Terraced13£650,000£5,766

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

SE139GW

Lewisham Central

SE136LH

Lewisham High Street

SE135FX

Middleton Way

SE139EH

Engate Street

SE135PD

Lee High Road

SE136RW

St Swithuns Road

SE139GU

Lewisham Central

SE136QR

Lewisham Park

SE136DW

Courthill Road

SE136DS

Knowles Hill Crescent

SE136DB

Slaithwaite Road

SE136EZ

Ryecroft Road

SE137UU

Church Grove

SE137UN

Wearside Road

SE135QA

Engate Street

SE136QJ

Lewisham Park

SE136DE

Limes Grove

SE137UL

Wearside Road

SE136AU

Gunton Mews

SE135HE

Woodpecker Mews

SE136HB

Courthill Road

SE136NT

Romborough Gardens

SE135ES

Clarendon Rise

SE135EU

Bonfield Road

SE136JD

Ennersdale Road

SE139GL

Lewisham Central

SE136QZ

Lewisham Park

SE136PN

Canada Gardens

SE136JZ

Lewisham High Street

SE136NN

Lewisham High Street

SE139DY

Engate Street

SE136LW

Lewisham High Street

SE136RB

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136PP

Hither Green

SE136BG

Lewis Grove

SE136DY

Nightingale Grove

SE136JY

Curness Street

SE135HT

Eastdown Park

SE135EW

John Woolley Close

SE136AX

Arlington Mews

SE136EY

Nightingale Grove

SE136AL

Bonfield Road

SE136BS

Lewisham Park

SE136QT

Campshill Road

SE136HA

Courthill Road

SE136QS

Campshill Road

SE135FA

Atlas Mews

SE136QX

Lewisham Park

SE136JG

Lewisham High Street

SE136JB

Ennersdale Road

SE136PT

Hither Green Lane

SE137UW

Ladywell Road

SE135LE

Marischal Road

SE136DP

Morley Road

SE136BJ

Mercia Grove

SE136QY

Lewisham Park

SE136LP

Engate Street

SE135EX

Clarendon Rise

SE135EY

Clarendon Rise

SE136DF

Morley Road

SE135FY

Belmont Park

SE135AD

Gilmore Road

SE136EE

Lewisham High Street

SE136JX

Lewisham High Street

SE136DA

Limes Grove

SE136RA

Lewisham Park

SE137UQ

Whitburn Road

SE136DN

Courthill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.