Lambeth: population and statistics
Lambeth has a population of 314,298 (2025) across 26.8 km², or 11,723 people per km². It ranks 53 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 314,298 residents
- 26.8 km²
- 11,723 people/km²
Lambeth in numbers
Population of Lambeth over time
Lambeth had 322,881 residents in 2015 and 314,298 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 325,527 |
| 2021 | 317,691 |
| 2022 | 318,862 |
| 2023 | 320,532 |
| 2024 | 318,864 |
| 2025 | 314,298 |
All indicators for Lambeth
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 10.0% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 352 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 13.6% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 352 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 149,490 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 35 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 53.1% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 134,688 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 24.8% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 75.1% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 34.8% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 31.4% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 20 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 33.6% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 6 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £536,623 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 26 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −6.3% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 351 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 69.1% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.6% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 15,495 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 46 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.3 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 116 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 13,665 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 45 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £49,034 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 19 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 76.0% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 178 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 6.2% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 18 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lambeth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 58.0% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 9 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Lambeth ranks 12 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 10.0% in Lambeth, compared with an average of 12.6% in London and 19.4% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 33.6% in Lambeth, compared with an average of 22.7% in London and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,755 football pitches.
- 41.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Westminster, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 58 km away.
Business sectors: Lambeth
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication11.0% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.3
- Construction7.0% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.3% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.1% ×1.7
Where is Lambeth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lambeth?
Lambeth has 314,298 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Lambeth?
Lambeth covers 26.8 km², with a density of 11,723 people per km².
Is the population of Lambeth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lambeth went from 322,881 to 314,298, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Lambeth?
Lambeth is in London (region). Latitude 51.461, longitude −0.116.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lambeth?
In Lambeth, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 10.0% (2025), ranking 352 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Lambeth?
In Lambeth, “Households in social housing” stands at 33.6% (2021), ranking 6 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Lambeth?
The nearest to Lambeth are Westminster (4.3 km), Wandsworth (5.1 km), Southwark (5.3 km), City of London (6.3 km), Lewisham (6.9 km).