Key differences
Transport: Lewisham (49/100) is ahead of Croydon (34/100)
Median price: Croydon (£370k) is ahead of Lewisham (£465k)
Liveability: Lewisham (63/100) is ahead of Croydon (57/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lewisham has a stronger transport score — 49/100 vs 34/100. Croydon is more affordable at £370k median vs £465k.
Croydon is cheaper, but Lewisham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Croydon
Croydon suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Lewisham
Lewisham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Croydon vs Lewisham: what the data says
Overall, Lewisham scores higher on liveability (57/100 vs 63/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Croydon is more affordable — median price £370k vs £465k in Lewisham, a difference of around 20%. Over the past year prices changed +0.2% in Croydon and +0.3% in Lewisham.
Croydon has a lower crime rate (86 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 91 in Lewisham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Lewisham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 49/100 vs 34/100).
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