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Lewisham is a London borough with 300,553 residents and a median property price of £450,000. The area experienced 3.4% price growth over five years, with 2,891 sales in the past twelve months across 132,584 dwellings.
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Flats dominate housing, comprising 57.7% of accommodation; 41.9% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 35.5 years. The population is diverse: 51.5% White, 26.8% Black, 9.0% Asian, and 35.6% born outside the UK. Educational attainment is strong, with 49.8% of residents holding Level 4+ qualifications. Employment stands at 64.2%, with 64.4% of workers in professional and managerial roles. Crime recorded 3,564 offences in July 2026, with violent crime the leading category. Schools provision includes 64 primary and 10 secondary schools; 39 of 41 Ofsted-rated schools achieved good or better. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. The area has 31 GP surgeries, 30 dentists, and 3 hospitals. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Lewisham overall. Council tax band D is £2,237.33 for 2026/27.
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