Local authority · E09000023
Lewisham since 2015
Every series published for Lewisham that reaches back to 2015, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 12,224201510,7582024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Lewisham, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 12,224 in 2015 to 10,758 in 2024, a change of 1,466 or 12.0% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
10,758 in 2024 − 12,224 in 2015 = −1,466, or −12.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 10,757.85 and 12,223.95, and 10,757.85 − 12,223.95 = 1,466.10.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Lewisham, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 12,224 in 2015 to 10,758 in 2024, a change of 1,466 or 12.0% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Lewisham - 3,40320152,9462024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Lewisham, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,403 in 2015 to 2,946 in 2024, a change of 457 or 13.4% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
2,946 in 2024 − 3,403 in 2015 = −457, or −13.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,946.03 and 3,403.27, and 2,946.03 − 3,403.27 = 457.23.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Lewisham, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,403 in 2015 to 2,946 in 2024, a change of 457 or 13.4% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Lewisham - 1012015 Q12102026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Lewisham, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 101 in 2015 Q1 to 210 in 2026 Q2, a change of 109 or 107.9% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
210 in 2026 Q2 − 101 in 2015 Q1 = 109, or +107.9% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Lewisham, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 101 in 2015 Q1 to 210 in 2026 Q2, a change of 109 or 107.9% (Home Office).
Civometry · Lewisham - 152017 Q132023 Q2
People resettled in each council area
In Lewisham, people resettled in each council area fell from 15 in 2017 Q1 to 3 in 2023 Q2, a change of 12 or 80.0% (Home Office).
This series begins in 2017 Q1, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
3 in 2023 Q2 − 15 in 2017 Q1 = −12, or −80.0% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Lewisham, people resettled in each council area fell from 15 in 2017 Q1 to 3 in 2023 Q2, a change of 12 or 80.0% (Home Office).
Civometry · Lewisham - £1,646Year ending March 2021£2,237Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Lewisham, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,646 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,237 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £591 or 35.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,237 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,646 in the year ending March 2021 = £591, or +35.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,237.33 and 1,646.44, and 2,237.33 − 1,646.44 = 590.89.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,646 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,237 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £591 or 35.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - £31,9882015£45,7022025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Lewisham, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,988 in 2015 to £45,702 in 2025, a change of £13,714 or 42.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £44,681 then against £45,702 now — up 2.3%.
How this figure was worked out
£45,702 in 2025 − £31,988 in 2015 = £13,714, or +42.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,988 in 2015 to £45,702 in 2025, a change of £13,714 or 42.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £44,8632024£45,3092025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Lewisham, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £44,863 in 2024 to £45,309 in 2025, a change of £446 or 1.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £46,352 then against £45,309 now — down 2.2%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£45,309 in 2025 − £44,863 in 2024 = £446, or +1.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £44,863 in 2024 to £45,309 in 2025, a change of £446 or 1.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £42,5742024£45,8292025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Lewisham, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £42,574 in 2024 to £45,829 in 2025, a change of £3,255 or 7.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £43,987 then against £45,829 now — up 4.2%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£45,829 in 2025 − £42,574 in 2024 = £3,255, or +7.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £42,574 in 2024 to £45,829 in 2025, a change of £3,255 or 7.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £6072015£8922025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Lewisham, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £607 in 2015 to £892 in 2025, a change of £285 or 47.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £847 then against £892 now — up 5.3%.
How this figure was worked out
£892 in 2025 − £607 in 2015 = £285, or +47.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 891.80 and 606.60, and 891.80 − 606.60 = 285.20.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £607 in 2015 to £892 in 2025, a change of £285 or 47.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £1,204January 2015£1,828July 2026
In Lewisham, average private rent a month rose from £1,204 in January 2015 to £1,828 in July 2026, a change of £624 or 51.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1,733 then against £1,828 now — up 5.5%.
How this figure was worked out
£1,828 in July 2026 − £1,204 in January 2015 = £624, or +51.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, average private rent a month rose from £1,204 in January 2015 to £1,828 in July 2026, a change of £624 or 51.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 6.6%January 20162.4%July 2026
In Lewisham, private rent annual change fell from 6.6% in January 2016 to 2.4% in July 2026, a change of 4.2% or 63.5% (ONS).
This series begins in January 2016, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
2.4% in July 2026 − 6.6% in January 2016 = −4.2%, or −63.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.43 and 6.65, and 2.43 − 6.65 = 4.22.
Published by ONS.
In Lewisham, private rent annual change fell from 6.6% in January 2016 to 2.4% in July 2026, a change of 4.2% or 63.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 5,765January 201514,715July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Lewisham, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 5,765 in January 2015 to 14,715 in July 2026, a change of 8,950 or 155.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
14,715 in July 2026 − 5,765 in January 2015 = 8,950, or +155.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Lewisham, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 5,765 in January 2015 to 14,715 in July 2026, a change of 8,950 or 155.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 2.8%January 20156.8%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Lewisham, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.8% in January 2015 to 6.8% in July 2026, a change of 4% or 142.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6.8% in July 2026 − 2.8% in January 2015 = 4%, or +142.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.80 and 2.80, and 6.80 − 2.80 = 4.00.
Published by ONS.
In Lewisham, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.8% in January 2015 to 6.8% in July 2026, a change of 4% or 142.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £361,167January 2015£491,259June 2026
In Lewisham, average house price rose from £361,167 in January 2015 to £491,259 in June 2026, a change of £130,092 or 36.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £518,291 then against £491,259 now — down 5.2%.
How this figure was worked out
£491,259 in June 2026 − £361,167 in January 2015 = £130,092, or +36.0% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, average house price rose from £361,167 in January 2015 to £491,259 in June 2026, a change of £130,092 or 36.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Lewisham - 17.5%January 20150.6%June 2026
In Lewisham, house price annual change fell from 17.5% in January 2015 to 0.6% in June 2026, a change of 16.9% or 96.6% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
0.6% in June 2026 − 17.5% in January 2015 = −16.9%, or −96.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 0.60 and 17.50, and 0.60 − 17.50 = 16.90.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Lewisham, house price annual change fell from 17.5% in January 2015 to 0.6% in June 2026, a change of 16.9% or 96.6% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Lewisham - -1,431Year to mid-2015-4,276Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Lewisham, net internal migration by local authority fell from -1,431 in Year to mid-2015 to -4,276 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,845 or 198.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-4,276 in Year to mid-2025 − -1,431 in Year to mid-2015 = −2,845, or −198.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, net internal migration by local authority fell from -1,431 in Year to mid-2015 to -4,276 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,845 or 198.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 6,647Year to mid-20155,384Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Lewisham, international migration into a local authority fell from 6,647 in Year to mid-2015 to 5,384 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,263 or 19.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
5,384 in Year to mid-2025 − 6,647 in Year to mid-2015 = −1,263, or −19.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, international migration into a local authority fell from 6,647 in Year to mid-2015 to 5,384 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,263 or 19.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 4,590Year to mid-20154,662Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Lewisham, international migration out of a local authority rose from 4,590 in Year to mid-2015 to 4,662 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 72 or 1.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4,662 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,590 in Year to mid-2015 = 72, or +1.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, international migration out of a local authority rose from 4,590 in Year to mid-2015 to 4,662 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 72 or 1.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 2,057Year to mid-2015722Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Lewisham, net international migration by local authority fell from 2,057 in Year to mid-2015 to 722 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,335 or 64.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
722 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,057 in Year to mid-2015 = −1,335, or −64.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, net international migration by local authority fell from 2,057 in Year to mid-2015 to 722 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,335 or 64.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 4,763Year to mid-20153,719Year to mid-2025
In Lewisham, births by local authority fell from 4,763 in Year to mid-2015 to 3,719 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,044 or 21.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,719 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,763 in Year to mid-2015 = −1,044, or −21.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, births by local authority fell from 4,763 in Year to mid-2015 to 3,719 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,044 or 21.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 1,540Year to mid-20151,553Year to mid-2025
In Lewisham, deaths by local authority rose from 1,540 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,553 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 13 or 0.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,553 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,540 in Year to mid-2015 = 13, or +0.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, deaths by local authority rose from 1,540 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,553 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 13 or 0.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 3,223Year to mid-20152,166Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Lewisham, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,223 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,166 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,057 or 32.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,166 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,223 in Year to mid-2015 = −1,057, or −32.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,223 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,166 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,057 or 32.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - 429Year to mid-2015-7Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Lewisham, other population change by local authority fell from 429 in Year to mid-2015 to -7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 436 or 101.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-7 in Year to mid-2025 − 429 in Year to mid-2015 = −436, or −101.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Lewisham, other population change by local authority fell from 429 in Year to mid-2015 to -7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 436 or 101.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham - £190.4m2015 Q1£182.9m2026 Q2
In Lewisham, outstanding council borrowing fell from £190.4m in 2015 Q1 to £182.9m in 2026 Q2, a change of £7.5m or 3.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £272.1m then against £182.9m now — down 32.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£182.9m in 2026 Q2 − £190.4m in 2015 Q1 = −£7.5m, or −3.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 182.90 and 190.38, and 182.90 − 190.38 = 7.47.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, outstanding council borrowing fell from £190.4m in 2015 Q1 to £182.9m in 2026 Q2, a change of £7.5m or 3.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - £413.3m2020 Q2£209.6m2026 Q2
In Lewisham, council investments held fell from £413.3m in 2020 Q2 to £209.6m in 2026 Q2, a change of £203.8m or 49.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £542.4m then against £209.6m now — down 61.4%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£209.6m in 2026 Q2 − £413.3m in 2020 Q2 = −£203.8m, or −49.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 209.59 and 413.35, and 209.59 − 413.35 = 203.76.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, council investments held fell from £413.3m in 2020 Q2 to £209.6m in 2026 Q2, a change of £203.8m or 49.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - £551.1mYear ending March 2018£777.9mYear ending March 2025
In Lewisham, council spending on services rose from £551.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £777.9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £226.9m or 41.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £716.4m then against £777.9m now — up 8.6%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£777.9m in the year ending March 2025 − £551.1m in the year ending March 2018 = £226.9m, or +41.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 777.91 and 551.06, and 777.91 − 551.06 = 226.85.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, council spending on services rose from £551.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £777.9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £226.9m or 41.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - £13mYear ending March 2018£30mYear ending March 2025
In Lewisham, unallocated council reserves rose from £13m in the year ending March 2018 to £30m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £17m or 130.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £16.9m then against £30m now — up 77.5%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£30m in the year ending March 2025 − £13m in the year ending March 2018 = £17m, or +130.8% of the earlier figure
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, unallocated council reserves rose from £13m in the year ending March 2018 to £30m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £17m or 130.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - £123.7mYear ending March 2018£200.8mYear ending March 2025
In Lewisham, earmarked council reserves rose from £123.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £200.8m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £77.1m or 62.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £160.8m then against £200.8m now — up 24.9%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£200.8m in the year ending March 2025 − £123.7m in the year ending March 2018 = £77.1m, or +62.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 200.77 and 123.69, and 200.77 − 123.69 = 77.08.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Lewisham, earmarked council reserves rose from £123.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £200.8m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £77.1m or 62.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Lewisham - 295,364Mid-2015301,255Mid-2024
In Lewisham, population by local authority rose from 295,364 in Mid-2015 to 301,255 in Mid-2024, a change of 5,891 or 2.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
301,255 in Mid-2024 − 295,364 in Mid-2015 = 5,891, or +2.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Lewisham, population by local authority rose from 295,364 in Mid-2015 to 301,255 in Mid-2024, a change of 5,891 or 2.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Lewisham