Lewisham, London, SE9 4PP

Lewisham is an area of southeast London, England, six miles south of Charing Cross. It is the principal area of the London Borough of Lewisham, and was within the historic county of Kent until 1889. It is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London, with a large shopping centre and street market. Lewisham had a population of 60,573 in 2011. The borough council, known as Lewisham London Borough Council, is the local authority for the area. The locality is part of Greater London, and its designation as a major centre highlights its role in the city’s retail and community life. Residents and visitors can access the local shopping centre and street market, which provide a range of goods and services that support daily living in this southeast London neighbourhood.