Lambeth
§ This page gives an overview of the Lambeth local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse inner London borough stretching from the South Bank to suburban areas like Streatham. It is home to cultural landmarks such as the Southbank Centre, Brixton Market, and the Oval cricket ground, with a strong arts and music scene.
What County is Lambeth in?
Lambeth is in Greater London. It is one of the 32 London boroughs and is administered by Lambeth Council, which operates as a unitary authority. For modern administrative, geographic, and ceremonial purposes, Lambeth is officially part of Greater London rather than a traditional English county.
Historically, Lambeth was part of the county of Surrey before the creation of Greater London in 1965. This historic association is why some older records and references may still link Lambeth to Surrey. However, since the reorganisation of London’s boundaries, Lambeth has been part of Greater London, and this remains the correct and current answer today.
Lambeth Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Lambeth local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Lambeth can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Lambeth.
Key Facts about Lambeth
What region is Lambeth in? Lambeth is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Lambeth a city? No, Lambeth is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Lambeth? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Lambeth (London Borough).
▶ Official website of The London Borough of Lambeth 🔗 lambeth.gov.uk
Which police force covers Lambeth? Policing in Lambeth is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Lambeth in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Lambeth is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Inner London - East
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Lambeth
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Lambeth
Lambeth is divided into 4 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Lambeth
Lambeth is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brixton Acre Lane
- Brixton North
- Brixton Rush Common
- Brixton Windrush
- Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Clapham East
- Clapham Park
- Clapham Town
- Gipsy Hill
- Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Kennington
- Knight's Hill
- Myatt's Fields
- Oval
- St Martin's
- Stockwell East
- Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Streatham Common & Vale
- Streatham Hill East
- Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Streatham St Leonard's
- Streatham Wells
- Vauxhall
- Waterloo & South Bank
- West Dulwich
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Lambeth
Lambeth is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Built-up Areas in Lambeth
Lambeth covers 6 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bromley *
- Croydon *
- Lambeth *
- Merton *
- Southwark *
- Wandsworth *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Lambeth.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Lambeth
Lambeth is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Lambeth Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern) ▸ Streatham Common (SW16 5NT) ⁞ Streatham (SW16 6HP) ⁞ Tulse Hill (SE27 9BW) ⁞ Streatham Hill (SW2 4SA) ⁞ West Norwood (SE27 0HS) ⁞ Gipsy Hill (SE19 1QL) ⁞ North Dulwich (SE24 7BX)
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink) ▸ Loughborough Junction (SW9 8SA)
- London Overground ▸ Clapham High Street (SW4 6EU) ⁞ Wandsworth Road (SW4 6AD)
- Network Rail ▸ Waterloo (SE1 8SW)
- South Western Railway ▸ Vauxhall (SW8 1SS)
- Southeastern ▸ Herne Hill (SE24 0JW) ⁞ Brixton (SW9 8JB)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Lambeth compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Lambeth compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Lambeth has 25 electoral wards.
Lambeth has a population of 316,920 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Lambeth
This chart shows the population trend for Lambeth from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Lambeth can be found on the ONS statistics for Lambeth.