Key differences
Median price: Lewisham (£460k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (25) is ahead of Lewisham (35)
Liveability: Wandsworth (69/100) is ahead of Lewisham (66/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Lewisham and Wandsworth are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Lewisham is more affordable at £460k median vs £644k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Lewisham
Lewisham suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Lewisham vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (66/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Lewisham is more affordable — median price £460k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 29%. Over the past year prices changed +7.1% in Lewisham and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 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 48/100).
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