Lewisham North’s international students make a significant contribution to the local economy, generating £186 million in benefits from 1,675 first-year students, which results in a net economic boost of £163 million. This equates to a remarkable net impact of £1,390 per resident, making Lewisham North the top performer in the capital.
In comparison, other areas such as Old Bexley and Sidcup and Orpington experience much smaller impacts, with per-resident figures of £280 and £250, respectively.
Across London, international students contribute an impressive total of £9.591 billion.
Here’s a breakdown of the impact of international students in each southeast London borough:
Beckenham and Penge: Hosts 385 international students, resulting in £42 million in benefits and £5 million in costs, leading to a net impact of £37 million. The per-resident impact is £350.
Bexleyheath and Crayford: Home to 395 first-year international students, generating £44 million in benefits and £5 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £38 million, with a per-resident impact of £390.
Dartford: With 385 international students, Dartford sees £44 million in benefits and incurs £4 million in costs, yielding a net impact of £40 million. The per-resident impact is £360.
Dulwich and West Norwood: Hosts 755 international students, providing £84 million in benefits and incurring £10 million in costs, leading to a net impact of £73 million. The net impact per resident is £680.
Eltham and Chislehurst: With 620 international students, this area benefits from £69 million and incurs £9 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £60 million. The per-resident net impact is £550.
Erith and Thamesmead: This constituency hosts 1,655 international students, generating £183 million in benefits and incurring £23 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £161 million. The net impact per resident is £1,190.
Greenwich and Woolwich: Hosts 1,545 international students, with benefits totaling £171 million and costs amounting to £21 million, creating a net impact of £150 million. The net impact per resident is £1,280.
Lewisham East: With 955 international students, this area sees £106 million in benefits and £13 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £93 million. The net impact per resident is £790.
Lewisham North: This borough’s 1,675 international students generate £186 million in benefits and incur £23 million in costs, leading to a net impact of £163 million. The per-resident impact is £1,390.
Lewisham West and East Dulwich: Hosts 540 international students, providing £60 million in benefits and incurring £7 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £52 million. The net impact per resident is £520.
Old Bexley and Sidcup: With 290 international students, this area benefits from £32 million and has £4 million in costs, leading to a net impact of £28 million. The per-resident impact is £280.
Orpington: Hosts 250 international students, generating £28 million in benefits and incurring £3 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £24 million. The per-resident impact is £250.
Peckham: With 1,625 international students, Peckham enjoys £180 million in benefits and incurs £22 million in costs, creating a net impact of £158 million. The net impact per resident is £1,460.
