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About

Lewisham sits in southeast London as the principal town within the London Borough of Lewisham. The town centre clusters around Lewisham station, where National Rail services meet the Docklands Light Railway terminus, making it a local transport hub. The high street includes a long-running open-air market and a clock tower that marks the junction of several shopping streets. Recent redevelopment known as Lewisham Gateway reshaped parts of the centre, adding new retail space, homes and a reconfigured station entrance while the nearby University Hospital Lewisham serves the local population.

Beyond the centre, streets shift from commercial to residential with pockets of council housing, independent shops and public parks. Buses fan out from the town centre across the borough, and the DLR link provides a direct rail route into east and central Docklands. Community facilities include a public library and leisure centre, and local initiatives use street markets and public spaces for seasonal events and community outreach. Lewisham’s role as a transport interchange and market town defines its local identity.

Area overview

On average Lewisham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewisham is £72,235 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. Lewisham is home to around 300,553 people, with a population density of about 8,551.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.04(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.05(-10%)
Vehicle crime
9.36(-4%)
Other theft
8.45(-27%)
Public order
7.45(+12%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120,814
49.84%
No qualifications
35,447
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
31,537
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23,426
9.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17,738
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 242,410

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 2,505 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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
Detached41£885,000
Flats1,355£390,000
Semi-Detached221£740,000
Terraced888£650,000

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: 01/01/2026.