Lewisham North is riding the wave of international student impact, topping the charts among south east London constituencies.

With 1,675 first-year international students, this area alone contributes a staggering £186 million in benefits, resulting in a £163 million net boost to the local economy.

The net impact per resident stands at £1,390, making Lewisham North the standout in the capital.

In contrast, areas like Old Bexley and Sidcup, as well as Orpington, see far smaller impacts, with per-resident figures at just £280 and £250.

Across London, international students bring in a remarkable £9.591 billion in total.

Below are the details regarding international students in each south east London borough*

*Some areas may not be listed as data not available

Beckenham and Penge: Beckenham and Penge hosts 385 international students. Benefits are £42 million and costs £5 million, leading to a net impact of £37 million, with a per-resident impact of £350.

Bexleyheath and Crayford: This constituency has 395 first-year international students. It benefits from £44 million, costs £5 million, and results in a net impact of £38 million. The net impact per resident is £390.

Dartford: Dartford has 385 first-year international students, generating £44 million in benefits and costing £4 million. The net impact is £40 million, with a per-resident impact of £360.

Dulwich and West Norwood: This area hosts 755 first-year international students. It sees £84 million in benefits and £10 million in costs, resulting in a net impact of £73 million. The net impact per resident is £680.

Eltham and Chislehurst: Eltham and Chislehurst have 620 international students in their first year. Benefits are £69 million, with costs of £9 million, for a net impact of £60 million. The per-resident net impact is £550.

Erith and Thamesmead: This constituency has 1,655 first-year international students. It sees benefits of £183 million and costs of £23 million, producing a net impact of £161 million. The net impact per resident is £1,190.

Greenwich and Woolwich: This constituency has 1,545 international students. Benefits total £171 million, while costs amount to £21 million, resulting in a net impact of £150 million. The net impact per resident is £1,280.

Lewisham East: Lewisham East has 955 first-year international students, generating £106 million in benefits and incurring £13 million in costs, yielding a net impact of £93 million. The net impact per resident is £790.

Lewisham North: This constituency has 1,675 first-year international students. The associated benefits are £186 million, costs are £23 million, resulting in a net impact of £163 million. The net impact per member of the resident population is £1,390.

Lewisham West and East Dulwich: With 540 first-year international students, this area enjoys £60 million in benefits, £7 million in costs, and a net impact of £52 million. The net impact per resident is £520.

Old Bexley and Sidcup: This constituency hosts 290 first-year international students. It benefits from £32 million and incurs £4 million in costs, leading to a net impact of £28 million. The net impact per resident is £280.

Orpington: Orpington has 250 first-year international students. Benefits are £28 million, costs are £3 million, and the net impact is £24 million. The net impact per resident is £250.

Peckham: Peckham hosts 1,625 international students in their first year, with £180 million in benefits and £22 million in costs. This creates a net impact of £158 million, or £1,460 per resident.