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About

Lewisham is a district in southeast London, located about 6 miles from the city center. It is part of the London Borough of Lewisham and serves as a key transport hub, with Lewisham Station providing rail and DLR connections. The area features a mix of residential neighborhoods, shopping streets, and green spaces like Lewisham Park and Ladywell Fields.

The district has a range of local businesses, markets, and cultural venues, including the Broadway Theatre. Lewisham Shopping Centre is a focal point for retail, while the High Street offers a variety of shops and eateries. The area has seen redevelopment in recent years, with new housing and infrastructure projects. Its proximity to central London and more affordable housing make it a practical choice for commuters.

Area overview

On average Lewisham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lewisham is £55,645 per year. There are 96 schools in Lewisham: 68 primary (10 Outstanding and 55 Good) and 14 secondary (0 Outstanding and 9 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Lewisham Population
300,553
Population density
8,551.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111,726
37.17%
African
37,834
12.59%
Other White
36,819
12.25%
Caribbean
31,883
10.61%
Other
12,480
4.15%
Total population: 300,553

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32,377
26.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
30,797
25.16%
Other social rented
19,708
16.1%
Owns outright
18,853
15.4%
Social rents from council
16,045
13.11%
Total households: 122,393

Property prices in Lewisham

Based on 2,684 recent sales, the median property price is £475,400 in Lewisham area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £10,515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewisham 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 Lewisham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£887,500
Flats1,452£386,000
Semi-Detached231£728,000
Terraced955£658,250

10 years median price trend in Lewisham

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

All wards in Lewisham

Bellingham

Blackheath

Brockley

Catford South

Crofton Park

Deptford

Downham

Evelyn

Forest Hill

Grove Park

Hither Green

Ladywell

Lee Green

Lewisham Central

New Cross Gate

Perry Vale

Rushey Green

Sydenham

Telegraph Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.