About Lambeth

Lambeth is one of a ring of fourteen local authorities which constitute Inner London. It measures seven miles north to south, and about two and a half miles east to west.

The London Borough of Lambeth is one of the most densely populated inner London boroughs, with a population of around 269,100 (Source: ONS 2005 Mid-Year Estimate).

Based on the 2001 census, 38% of Lambeth's population are from ethnic minorities, the seventh highest figure for a London borough. Approximately 150 languages are spoken in the borough (Source: 2006 Lambeth Pupil Survey), and after English the main languages spoken are Portuguese, Yoruba, French, Spanish and Twi.

You can read more census information for Lambeth on the Lambeth statistics web page.

Explore Lambeth

Find out what you can see and do in the borough.

Maps

• Map showing location of Lambeth Council offices.
• Street map of Lambeth, showing borough boundaries and an index of streets.
• Controlled parking zone map listing all streets in Lambeth.
• 'Yours to Explore' map, listing many of the cultural and heritage sites in Lambeth.
• Ward map, showing the ward boundaries in Lambeth.

What's on in Lambeth

Details for many of the events taking place in Lambeth throughout the year.

Tourist attractions

There are many world-famous tourist attractions in the borough, plus many hidden gems.

Council structure

Find out how the council is structured and learn about your elected representatives.

History

Learn about the history of the borough and the the Lambeth century.

Town centres

Lambeth is made up of five town centres: North Lambeth, Streatham, Clapham and Stockwell, Norwood and Brixton.

Neighbouring boroughs

Boroughs with boundaries to Lambeth include Croydon, Merton, Southwark, Wandsworth and Westminster.