6. Characterisation Area Maps

Characterisation study

Although wards provide a convenient subdivision of Lewisham into administrative areas, they are not typically how the borough is understood and experienced by residents and visitors.

The March 2019 Lewisham Characterisation Study provides a number Character Areas that were developed in conjunction with local residents and stakeholders and are more representative of the varying character of built form, as well as how local people define the areas of the borough. Unlike ward boundaries, however, not every area of the borough is covered by the characterisation study.

Character area maps

We have prepared maps for each of these character areas, but as there is less data available for these maps, we have focused them on understanding the typological make up of the area. Information is therefore kept to a minimum on them to allow this typological make up to be read more clearly. The maps typically show just the outline of buildings, together with waterways and railways. This is a useful way of understanding the “grain” of development within each character area, so that any consistent patterns of urban form become visible.

Map showing location of different character areas.
Figure 41: Map of Lewisham showing the location and approximate extent of character areas
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 42: Nolli plan of Bell Green Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 43: Nolli plan of Bellingham Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 44: Nolli plan of Blackheath Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 45: Nolli plan of Blythe Hill Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 46: Nolli plan of Brockley Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 47: Nolli plan of Catford Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 48: Nolli plan of Crofton Park Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 49: Nolli Plan of Deptford Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 50: Nolli plan of Downham Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 51: Nolli plan of Forest Hill Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 52: Nolli plan of Grove Park Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 53: Nolli plan of Hither Green Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 54: Nolli plan of Honor Oak Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 55: Nolli plan of Ladywell Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 56: Nolli plan of Lee Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 57: Nolli plan of Lewisham Central Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 58: Nolli plan of New Cross Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 59: Nolli plan of North Deptford Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 60: Nolli plan of Sydenham Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 61: Nolli plan of Sydenham Hill Character Area
Nolli plan of a particular Lewisham character area.
Figure 62: Nolli plan of Telegraph Hill Character Area