Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Lewisham

Lewisham (E09000023) is a local authority district in London. The district's population of 300,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 45th largest in England and Wales. Lewisham saw a population increase of 9.0% from 2011.


Demographic data for Lewisham

Population

300,600
people in 2021
45th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+9.0%
more people than 2011
84th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Lewisham
  • England and Wales
+30%
1981
2021

Density

8,553
people per square km
13th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Lewisham
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Lewisham
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 47%49%

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