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Lee Green

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About

Lee Green sits in the southeast London borough of Lewisham, bordered by areas like Blackheath and Hither Green. Its residential streets are characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside interwar semis and modern apartment developments. The ward is anchored by the Lee Green Conservation Area, which preserves the historic village core around the old manor house site. Local commerce is focused along Lee High Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area's large, central feature is the expansive Manor House Gardens, a public park with formal gardens, a cafe, and sports facilities. This green space is a key community hub. The area is also defined by its major road junctions, particularly the large roundabout at the 'Green' itself, which channels significant traffic. The presence of several schools, including the former Haberdashers' Aske's site, contributes to its settled, neighbourhood feel.

Area overview

On average Lee Green has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee Green is £85,510 per year. There are 5 schools in Lee Green: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Lee Green is home to around 15,015 people, with a population density of about 8,354.7 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Lee Green Population

15,015

Population density

8,354.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.71(-30%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.11(-29%)

Vehicle crime

7.13(-24%)

Other theft

6.46(-43%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.46(-4%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,115

47.39%

Other White

1,988

13.24%

African

1,094

7.29%

Caribbean

1,089

7.25%

Other

519

3.46%

Total population: 15,015

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,536

55.1%

Level 3 (A level)

1,444

12.17%

No qualifications

1,411

11.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,108

9.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

765

6.45%

Total 16+ residents: 11,863

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,972

32.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,401

22.81%

Owns outright

1,321

21.51%

Other social rented

819

13.34%

Social rents from council

456

7.43%

Total households: 6,141

Property prices in Lee Green

Median price£640,000

Price per sq ft£637

Sales (last 12 months)146

Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £854K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £637 per square foot) in Lee Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£2,000,000	£676	£2,000,000	£2,000,000	£2,000,000	£2,000,000
Semi-Detached	19	£860,000	£640	£701,500	£770,000	£968,750	£1,657,000
Terraced	78	£755,500	£681	£462,750	£614,375	£891,250	£1,163,500
Flats	48	£380,000	£556	£237,625	£298,996	£433,125	£569,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£1,285,000	£332,000	£1,041,250	£635,300
2017	£825,000	£350,000	£677,500	£611,250
2018	£490,000	£350,188	£655,000	£598,750
2019	£1,437,500	£339,000	£696,225	£610,000
2020	£880,000	£372,500	£830,000	£642,500
2021	£930,000	£345,750	£730,000	£695,000
2022	£1,300,000	£345,000	£780,000	£695,000
2023	£1,182,500	£338,750	£1,012,500	£700,000
2024	£850,000	£375,000	£708,000	£695,000
2025	£1,421,250	£380,000	£855,000	£748,500
2026	—	£346,500	£855,000	£695,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£638	£502	£568	£594
2017	£418	£547	£581	£539
2018	£529	£534	£538	£558
2019	£581	£493	£568	£555
2020	£673	£539	£581	£587
2021	£545	£528	£558	£626
2022	£725	£527	£627	£646
2023	£627	£571	£734	£629
2024	£735	£581	£638	£649
2025	£644	£584	£643	£675
2026	—	£557	£679	£668

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lee Green ward.

Local councillors

Ese Erheriene

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

James Alexander Rathbone

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Laura Sessions

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Lee Green

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee Green

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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