Top 5 places to live in Lewisham

Fizzy Lewisham – best places to live

Lewisham in South East London has had a long and eventful history. Alfred the Great was Lord of the Manor in the late 800s AD. More recently, the area’s reputation has developed hugely. It’s managed to grow in attractiveness and prestige, without its character being entirely bulldozed by the forces of gentrification. Lewisham’s commercial area is one of the largest in South East London. The local council has set its sights on overtaking Bromley, Croydon and Kingston as metropolitan hubs. But where are the best places to live in Lewisham?

Top 5 best new developments in Lewisham

The best way to find out where the best places to live in Lewisham is by asking the people who already live there. So we did exactly that! Every day we speak to hundreds of locals across the capital. We ask what they think not only about their area, but also their specific homes. Here’s the inside track from the people who know Lewisham best.

*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently residents submitted reviews, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.

1. Vida House, SE8

Way of Life
4.14 (90 reviews) 4.14 (90 reviews)
Area guide to Deptford
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Sweeping into top spot in Lewisham is Vida House by Way of Life. This rental-only residential development is only a short walk away from Surrey Quays Overground station as well as Canada Water Underground station. Each of the 138 one and two-bedroom apartments on site have an open-plan layout. These come with a fully fitted kitchen with integrated dishwasher, washer/dryer and a fridge-freezer. In addition, the apartments have large bathrooms, bright and airy receptions as well as spacious double bedrooms with a walk-in cupboard for additional storage space. Residents also have access to a secure car park and ample underground bike storage area. Similarly, there is a dedicated management team on site with 24-hour CCTV security.

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2. Bale & Anchor, SE13

urbanbubble, Legal & General
4.53 (12 reviews) 4.53 (12 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Lewisham
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Taking second place in Lewisham is Bale & Anchor by urbanbubble and Legal & General. Bale & Anchor is a rental development with studio, one, two or three-bedroom apartments. Lewisham’s National Rail and the DLR are on its doorstep for commuting. Residents can enjoy communal lounge areas, roof terraces and private dining spaces.

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3. Vive Living Childers Street, SE8

Vive Living
4.92 (9 reviews) 4.92 (9 reviews)
Area guide to Deptford
Image of Vive Living Childers Street, SE8

The third highest-rated new development in the borough of Lewisham is Vive Living Childers Street. This is a rental-only development within easy reach of Deptford station. The building offers 83 rental units, all within easy reach of all the local amenities.

Read reviews and details of Vive Living Childers Street, SE8

4. Greenland Place, SE8

Barratt London
4.33 (40 reviews) 4.33 (40 reviews)
Area guide to Deptford
Image of Greenland Place, SE8

Taking fourth place in the best new developments in Lewisham is Greenland Place by Barratt London. This is a mixed-use scheme right next to Goldsmiths University, and features 679 residential units including one to three-bedroom apartments, studios as well as three to five-bedroom houses across several buildings. The development offers residents access to a business centre, a children’s nursery and various commercial units. Surrey Quays is the nearest station with connections to the Overground.

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5. Fizzy Lewisham, SE13

Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.34 (328 reviews) 4.34 (328 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Lewisham
Image of Fizzy Lewisham, SE13

Fifth place in Lewisham is taken by Fizzy Lewisham, which is right next to the main station. Fizzy Living is responsible for creating this pet-friendly scheme of one and two-bedroom flats. Residents here love the clean lines and contemporary feel of this development.

Read reviews and details of Fizzy Lewisham, SE13

Is Lewisham a good place to live?

Lewisham is steadily improving in all areas thanks to increasingly large investment from both private and public sources. It’s still possible to sweep up gorgeous properties for better-than-average prices here, as gentrification is happening at a much slower pace than in other parts of London. In fact, Lewisham is seen as one of the best value areas in Zone 2.

It’s also a very well-connected area. Lewisham enjoys DLR access to Canary Wharf and good train links to London Bridge. Then of course, there is the much-anticipated Bakerloo Line extension, which will reach Lewisham and make travel even more convenient.

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Is Lewisham safe?

Lewisham does have an ongoing issue with its crime rate, which until recently was higher than the London average. However, major crime reduction and community outreach programmes are currently underway, and the borough now reports around one per cent fewer crimes than the overall London rate. One initiative is the DIVERT programme, which has already helped custody intervention coaches work with more than 1,000 Londoners aged between 18 and 25. The local authority is making efforts to improve public safety and security across the borough.

Is Lewisham an expensive place to live?

Lewisham is one of the most affordable parts of London to buy, rent and live in December 2023. With an average property price of £551,047, it’s significantly cheaper than the London average (£736,193), making it one of the most competitively priced boroughs.

Rental prices in Lewisham average £1,800 per calendar month. This places it far below the London average of £3,098 PCM.


Hopefully this list will give you some guidance when looking for places to live in Lewisham. If you want to know more, consult our dedicated area guide for more developments and the insights from their residents.

Borough of Lewisham

Borough of Lewisham
Lewisham lies just a few miles south-east of Central London. A borough given a little more than just a fresh coat of paint in recent years. In fact, this area has seen plenty in the way of renovation. Including, a transformation of the town Read more about Borough of Lewisham
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written by

David Butler