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Lewisham is a London borough with a population of 300,553. The median property price is £450,000, with 2,891 sales in the past 12 months. Flats dominate the housing stock at 57.7% of accommodation; terraced houses account for 26.2%.
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The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.1, based on median workplace earnings of £42,962. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Lewisham overall. Crime recorded 3,397 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime the largest category at 1,084 offences. The area has 97 schools including 64 primary and 10 secondary; 35 of 36 rated schools achieved good or better. Transport is well served by 22 rail stations, with the nearest 0.5 km away. For health, there are 30 GP surgeries, 44 dentists and 3 hospitals. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. The workforce shows 64.2% employment; 44.9% work from home. Council tax band D is £2,237.33 for 2026/27. The London Borough of Lewisham is controlled by the Green party.
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