Lewisham

Your All In London guide to Lewisham

One of the youngest and most ethnically diverse communities in the country, Lewisham ranks as one of London's more affordable boroughs benefitting from the open spaces of Blackheath as well as the recent development of it's arts scene and sporting facilities.

Lying just south-east of Central London, Lewisham is a densely populated borough enjoying a great diversity amongst its population including that brought by a large Afro-Caribbean community. Though a relatively poor borough, the poorer areas tend to be concentrated in the Evelyn ward towards the borough's north and southern parts of Bellingham which are also areas with the largest public housing estates. Some of the poverty can perhaps be traced back to the fact that lone parent families make up 18 per cent of all households; the highest rate in London.

Regions in Lewisham

Neighbouring Boroughs to Lewisham