Lewisham

A Quick Overview of Lewisham

Lewisham is an area in south-east London, England, in the London Borough of Lewisham, centred 5.9 miles (9.5 km) south-east of Charing Cross.

• The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
• As a major centre, Lewisham had a population of 96,224 in 2011.
• It is an important transport hub for South London, and is one of the borough's largest settlements.