Is Lewisham a poor borough?

Sommario:

1. Is Lewisham a poor borough?
2. Is Lewisham a deprived area?
3. What percentage of Lewisham is black?
4. Is Lewisham a safe borough?
5. Is Lewisham a good place to live?
6. What kind of people live in Lewisham?
7. What is the richest borough in London?
8. Is Lewisham A good area to live?
9. What is Lewisham known for?

Is Lewisham a poor borough?

Lewisham is situated close to the centre of London, one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Yet as with many London boroughs, Lewisham's community still suffers from high levels of poverty and inequality.

Is Lewisham a deprived area?

Lewisham is the 31st most deprived Local Authority in England. The highest deprivation is particularly found in Evelyn ward in the North and Downham in the South and along the A2 corridor.

What percentage of Lewisham is black?

Lewisham - Population - UTLA - Lewisham

	Lewisham
Count	%
Black African	36,838	11.6
Black Caribbean	30,533	9.6
Chinese	8,101	2.6

Is Lewisham a safe borough?

Crime and Safety in Lewisham Lewisham is among the top 20 most dangerous cities in London, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Lewisham in 2020 was 88 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Lewisham a good place to live?

Lewisham has a reputation as a dangerous place to live and is definitely grimier than surrounding neighborhoods. ... Lewisham is bordered on the north by Greenwich, on the east by Blackheath, on the south by Hither Green and Ladywell, and on the west by Brockley.

What kind of people live in Lewisham?

Lewisham is the 15th most ethnically diverse local authority in England, and two out of every five residents are from a black and minority ethnic background. The largest BME groups are Black African and Black Caribbean: Black ethnic groups are estimated to comprise 30% of the total population of Lewisham.

What is the richest borough in London?

1 The following are the top five most expensive neighborhoods in London as of June 2021.

• Knightsbridge. Knightsbridge is one of the poshest neighborhoods in the world. ...
• West Brompton. ...
• Kensington. ...
• Chelsea. ...
• City of Westminster.

Is Lewisham A good area to live?

Lewisham has a reputation as a dangerous place to live and is definitely grimier than surrounding neighborhoods. ... Lewisham is bordered on the north by Greenwich, on the east by Blackheath, on the south by Hither Green and Ladywell, and on the west by Brockley.

What is Lewisham known for?

The modern borough of Lewisham stretches from the Thames, down to Beckenham Place Park in the south, and across from Forest Hill in the west of the borough to Grove Park Cemetery in the east. It's probably most well known for being home to a massive cat statue, the Horniman Museum and Millwall FC.