Town Pop. 282,869

Living in Lewisham: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lewisham scores 71/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That sits 21 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Transport (94), schools (93) and lifestyle (91) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BR1 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
Good
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Lewisham scores 71 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10,549 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7,237 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 2,615 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Other theft 2,416 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 2,133 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 10,523 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,500 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 1,180 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 572 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 17.8 · PM2.5 9 · PM10 14.4 µg/m³
57
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 209
Sports Pitches Ample 140
Allotments Ample 40
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 37
Bowling Greens Ample 9
Playgrounds Ample 144

Services

Schools
93
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 145 in area
21Outstanding103Good2Requires Improvement19Ungraded
  • Bonus Pastor Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Brindishe Manor SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Burnt Ash Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Chelwood Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Downderry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Greenvale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Harris Boys' Academy East DulwichSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Harris Girls Academy BromleySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Harris Girls' Academy East DulwichSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
91
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Lewishamin area
King's College Hospital Emergency Department1.7 mi
King's College Hospital1.8 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
25 GP surgeries in area 39 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,633 patients per GP
42dentists44pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%
available across Lewisham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,596 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed5.7%Retired10.8%Student6.5%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical28.7%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.2%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership41.8%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Lewisham · 2026-27
A £1,491
B £1,740
C £1,988
D £2,237
E £2,734
F £3,231
G £3,728
H £4,474
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
94
Catford Bridge 0.3 mi
Catford 0.4 mi
Ladywell 0.5 mi
J1 M20 9.9 mi
J4 M25 10.1 mi
J3 M25 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
91
Pubs & Bars Ample 111
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 356
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 270
Retail Shopping Ample 957
Takeaways Ample 243
Fitness Ample 60

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 1,327
Detached £885,000 11
Semi-detached £777,500 126
Terraced £665,000 487
Flat / Maisonette £385,000 703
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£352k £647k £951k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Southwark 72 2.9 mi away ⇄
Greenwich 71 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lambeth 71 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tower Hamlets 68 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bromley 70 5.0 mi away ⇄
City and County of the City of London 67 5.5 mi away ⇄
Newham 72 6.0 mi away ⇄
Croydon 68 6.7 mi away ⇄
Bexley 71 6.9 mi away ⇄
Wandsworth 75 7.0 mi away ⇄
Hackney 72 7.4 mi away ⇄
City of Westminster 70 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewisham a nice place to live?

Yes, Lewisham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Lewisham is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lewisham?

Crime levels in Lewisham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 35,473 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lewisham?

Among the top-rated schools in Lewisham are Bonus Pastor Catholic College, Brindishe Manor School and Burnt Ash Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 145 rated schools in Lewisham in total.

What are house prices like in Lewisham?

The current median house price in Lewisham is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £885,000, semi-detached £777,500, terraced £665,000, flat £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 1,327 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lewisham in context

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Postcode districts in Lewisham

BR1 70 ⇄
BR3 75 ⇄
SE10 71 ⇄
SE12 72 ⇄
SE13 71 ⇄
SE14 72 ⇄
SE15 72 ⇄
SE16 74 ⇄
SE23 74 ⇄
SE26 70 ⇄
SE3 71 ⇄
SE4 78 ⇄
SE6 69 ⇄
SE8 72 ⇄
SE9 71 ⇄

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