Is Camden or Lewisham better for families?

Lewisham tends to be better for families, with comparable schools and lower crime rates.

Is Camden safer than Lewisham?

No — Lewisham has a lower crime rate (90 per 1,000 residents) compared to Camden (185 per 1,000).

Is Camden more expensive than Lewisham?

Yes — Camden is more expensive. Median property price in Camden is £787k, compared to £460k in Lewisham.

Which has better transport links, Camden or Lewisham?

Camden has better transport connectivity (score 68/100 vs 40/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Camden or Lewisham?

For first-time buyers, Lewisham is more accessible on price (£460k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Camden vs Lewisham — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Lewisham wins on 3 out of 8 metrics. Camden wins 2.

Share:WhatsApp

Head-to-head comparison

MetricCamdenLewisham

Liveability72/100 ✓62/100

Median price£787k£460k ✓

Safety score62/10079/100 ✓

Crime rate /1k18590 ✓

Transport68/100 ✓40/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

AI Analysis

Camden offers superior transport connectivity (68/100 vs 40/100) and liveability (72/100 vs 62/100), but comes at nearly 71% higher cost at £787k median price versus Lewisham's £460k. Lewisham's significantly lower crime rate of 90 per 1,000 residents compared to Camden's 185 makes it the safer choice, though it lags substantially on public transport access.

TransportCamden

SafetyLewisham

SchoolsTie

ValueLewisham

OverallCamden

Key trade-off

Pay a premium of £327k for better transport and urban amenities in Camden, or accept weaker transport links for safer streets and affordability in Lewisham.

Best for

Camden

Choose Camden if you prioritize walkable neighbourhoods, excellent public transport, and cultural venues, and can afford the £787k median price.

Best for

Lewisham

Choose Lewisham if safety is your primary concern, you want to maximize purchasing power, and you're willing to plan commutes more carefully around the limited transport network.

Frequently asked questions

Compare any two London postcodes

The interactive tool lets you compare any two specific postcodes — not just boroughs — with a full metric-by-metric breakdown.

Open postcode comparison tool →

Related comparisons

Camden vs Barking and Dagenham Camden vs Barnet Camden vs Bexley Lewisham vs Brent Lewisham vs Bromley Lewisham vs City of London

Browse all 33 London boroughs →

AI Analysis

TransportCamden

SafetyLewisham

SchoolsTie

ValueLewisham

OverallCamden

Key trade-off

Pay a premium of £327k for better transport and urban amenities in Camden, or accept weaker transport links for safer streets and affordability in Lewisham.

Best for

Camden

Choose Camden if you prioritize walkable neighbourhoods, excellent public transport, and cultural venues, and can afford the £787k median price.

Best for

Lewisham

Choose Lewisham if safety is your primary concern, you want to maximize purchasing power, and you're willing to plan commutes more carefully around the limited transport network.