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Lewisham Central

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About

Lewisham Central ward encompasses the area surrounding the borough's primary civic and transport hub. It is anchored by Lewisham railway station, a major interchange for National Rail and Docklands Light Railway services. The ward includes the large Lewisham Shopping Centre and the main local authority buildings at Laurence House. The area functions as a significant retail and administrative centre for the wider borough.

The residential streets are largely composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The ward is bordered by the Ravensbourne and Quaggy rivers, which converge near the station. Ladywell Fields, a substantial park following the river corridors, provides green space. The area's landscape is notably shaped by its waterways, with several footbridges crossing the channels near the town centre.

Area overview

On average Lewisham Central has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 275 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewisham Central is £68,007 per year. There are 3 schools in Lewisham Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Lewisham Central is home to around 8,199 people, with a population density of about 12,394.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
275
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Lewisham Central Population
8,199
Population density
12,394.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.11(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.81(+97%)
Shoplifting
52.45(+425%)
Other theft
35.25(+208%)
Public order
25.86(+283%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,132
26.01%
Other White
1,596
19.47%
African
892
10.88%
Caribbean
606
7.39%
Chinese
590
7.2%
Total population: 8,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,304
61.2%
Level 3 (A level)
848
12.06%
No qualifications
716
10.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
485
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
327
4.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,033

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,741
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
701
18.43%
Other social rented
623
16.38%
Owns outright
258
6.78%
Social rents from council
228
5.99%
Total households: 3,804

Property prices in Lewisham Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £384K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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 Lewisham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£337
Semi-Detached1£970,000£644
Terraced8£552,500£487
Flats57£295,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewisham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£323,220£470,000
2017£335,000£570,250
2018£377,500£448,500
2019£328,000£505,000
2020£318,000£450,750
2021£325,000£549,000
2022£325,000£676,500
2023£340,000£710,000
2024£318,750£712,500
2025£315,000£592,500
2026£291,000£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£588£474
2017£622£547
2018£622£429
2019£607£470
2020£597£432
2021£625£570
2022£613£545
2023£597£650
2024£595£574
2025£594£544
2026£559£487
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewisham Central 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lewisham Central ward.

Local councillors

Hibaaq Aden

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mark Kowalski

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Lewisham Central

Is Lewisham Central safe?

Lewisham Central records about 275 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 Lewisham Central?

The median sale price in Lewisham Central is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lewisham Central?

Lewisham Central has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lewisham Central?

Lewisham Central scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lewisham Central sits around rank 13,928 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 Lewisham Central?

The average household income in Lewisham Central is around £68,007 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lewisham Central?

Lewisham Central is represented by 2 elected councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).

All postcodesin Lewisham Central

SE84JN

Elverson Road

SE137GP

Elmira Street

SE137XU

Lewisham Central

SE84LG

Armoury Road

SE137GT

Thurston Road

SE136DJ

Slaithwaite Road

SE84JL

Leathwell Road

SE136JL

Lewisham High Street

SE137DZ

Elder Walk

SE136BY

Bonfield Road

SE135AD

Gilmore Road

SE136JU

Lewisham High Street

SE136DP

Morley Road

SE136JP

Engate Street

SE135HT

Eastdown Park

SE136BG

Lewis Grove

SE137BN

Cornmill Lane

SE84LH

Armoury Road

SE137GD

Cornmill Lane

SE136DG

Morley Road

SE137LL

Loampit Vale

SE137HD

Rennell Street

SE137YL

Thurston Road

SE137BB

Cornmill Lane

SE136NA

Clipper Way

SE136NW

Engate Street

SE137FX

Molesworth Street

SE136AA

Lewisham High Street

SE136DB

Slaithwaite Road

SE137LE

Lewisham Road

SE136BX

Bonfield Road

SE136BJ

Mercia Grove

SE137GU

Lewisham Central

SE139HD

Lewisham Central

SE137LD

Lewisham Road

SE136AT

Lewis Grove

SE137DR

Odell Walk

SE137BJ

Loampit Vale

SE136DQ

Morley Road

SE137FY

Cornmill Lane

SE137NQ

Rosewood Gardens

SE137DP

Odell Walk

SE137HX

Lewisham Central

SE136DA

Limes Grove

SE135FQ

Station Road

SE136DF

Morley Road

SE137FQ

Elmira Street

SE137FL

Conington Road

SE137TA

Lewisham Central

SE137GE

Smead Way

SE137GA

Elmira Street

SE84LF

Armoury Road

SE137FA

Loampit Vale

SE136DE

Limes Grove

SE137GZ

Lewisham Central

SE137LQ

Columbine Way

SE137HG

Engate Street

SE137GH

Cornmill Lane

SE136AQ

Lewisham High Street

SE135EU

Bonfield Road

SE137FZ

Cornmill Lane

SE139GD

Engate Street

SE84JJ

Brookmill Road

SE137LW

Molesworth Street

SE135AB

Gilmore Road

SE136BZ

Robert Square

SE137YB

Lewisham Central

SE136JG

Lewisham High Street

SE135FR

Station Road

SE137YU

Lewisham Central

SE137FP

Loampit Vale

SE136DH

Lingards Road

SE84JR

Elverson Road

SE137LF

Lewisham Road

SE137PA

Lewisham Road

SE137DS

Yew Tree Close

SE137UJ

Lewisham Central

SE84JH

Brookmill Road

SE136LY

Clipper Way

SE136DD

Limes Grove

SE137GJ

Morden Hill

SE137EN

Cornmill Lane

SE137JG

Thurston Road

SE139GW

Lewisham Central

SE136WP

Engate Street

SE135ES

Clarendon Rise

SE137LG

Lewisham Road

SE84LJ

Armoury Road

SE137SU

Lewisham Central

SE137HF

Molesworth Street

SE136EE

Lewisham High Street

SE135LN

Lewisham High Street

SE137BG

Silk Mills Path

SE137FT

Loampit Vale

SE137FF

Conington Road

SE137GY

Lewisham Central

SE135AA

Gilmore Road

SE137FD

Conington Road

SE137SD

Thurston Road

SE135JH

Lewisham High Street