Lewisham Demographic
Latest official statistics for Lewisham
Lewisham is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 301,255 residents with a density of 8,572 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 8.8% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 35.9 years (-4.8 above) the UK average.
Population301,255▲ 1,030 (0.3%)
Area35 km²
Density8,572
Median Age35.9-4.8 on UK avg age
Female158,99052.8%
Male142,26547.2%
Births3,6331.2%
Deaths1,6490.5%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 8.8%
Religion share in Lewisham
Ethnic official statistics in Lewisham
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 51.4% |
Black | 26.8% |
Asian | 9% |
Mixed | 8.1% |
Other Group | 4.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Lewisham
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 53.4% |
Married | 32.5% |
Divorced | 8% |
Widowed | 3.4% |
Separated | 2.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Lewisham
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 41.9% |
Social Rented | 29.2% |
Private Rented | 27.2% |
Shared Ownership | 1.6% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Lewisham
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82.4% |
Disabled Limited | 9.8% |
Disabled Lot | 7.8% |
| Total | 100% |