Lewisham
§ This page gives an overview of the Lewisham 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 ⁞ Lewisham lies in southeast London and is known for its multicultural communities, green spaces like Blackheath and Hilly Fields, and a growing regeneration programme centred on Lewisham town centre and Deptford.
Lewisham Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Lewisham 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 Lewisham can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Lewisham.
Key Facts about Lewisham
What region is Lewisham in? Lewisham is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Lewisham a city? No, Lewisham is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Lewisham? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Lewisham (London Borough).
▶ Official website of The London Borough of Lewisham 🔗 lewisham.gov.uk
Which police force covers Lewisham? Policing in Lewisham is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Lewisham in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Lewisham is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Inner London - East
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Lewisham and Southwark
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 Lewisham
Lewisham is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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 Lewisham
Lewisham is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- 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
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 Lewisham
Lewisham 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 Lewisham
Lewisham covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bromley *
- Greenwich *
- Lewisham *
- Southwark *
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 Lewisham.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Lewisham
Lewisham 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 Lewisham Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink) ▸ Catford (SE6 4RW) ⁞ Crofton Park (SE4 2PH) ⁞ Bellingham (SE6 3BT) ⁞ Beckenham Hill (SE6 3RE)
- London Overground ▸ New Cross Gate (SE14 6AR) ⁞ Forest Hill (SE23 3HB) ⁞ Brockley (SE4 2RW) ⁞ Sydenham (SE26 5EU) ⁞ Honor Oak Park (SE23 1EB)
- Southeastern ▸ Lewisham (SE13 7RY) ⁞ New Cross (SE14 6LD) ⁞ Hither Green (SE13 5NF) ⁞ Catford Bridge (SE6 4RH) ⁞ Grove Park (SE12 0DZ) ⁞ Blackheath (SE3 9LE) ⁞ Deptford (SE8 3NU) ⁞ Lee (SE12 9JG) ⁞ Ladywell (SE13 7XB) ⁞ St Johns (SE8 4EW) ⁞ Lower Sydenham (SE26 5BN)
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.
Lewisham compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Lewisham compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Lewisham has 19 electoral wards.
Lewisham has a population of 301,255 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Lewisham
This chart shows the population trend for Lewisham 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 Lewisham can be found on the ONS statistics for Lewisham.