Living in Lewisham
Lewisham is a city in London, United Kingdom, home to 301,307 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 22%, #84 of 388), car-free households (top 25%, #90 of 361), students (top 37%, #128 of 354).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lewisham
- It is part of Greater London, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 50 min and sets around 15:54; in late June it sets around 21:21.
How Lewisham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #257 of 378 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #370 of 387 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #354 of 378 | #14 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #332 of 378 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #240 of 378 | #28 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #272 of 378 | #26 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #290 of 387 | #28 of 33 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #277 of 368 | #27 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #262 of 367 | #27 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #274 of 362 | #26 of 32 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #366 of 387 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #265 of 368 | #24 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #90 of 361 | #26 of 33 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #128 of 354 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #355 of 378 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #363 of 388 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #218 of 363 | #29 of 33 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #255 of 387 | #29 of 33 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #229 of 378 | #27 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #368 of 388 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #338 of 388 | #12 of 33 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #375 of 388 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #191 of 388 | #27 of 33 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #292 of 388 | #29 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #361 of 388 | #23 of 33 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #84 of 388 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #134 of 368 | #12 of 33 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Southwark 5 km
- Greenwich 6 km
- Lambeth 7 km
- Bromley 7 km
- Tower Hamlets 7 km
- City of London 8 km
- Croydon 9 km
- Newham 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.