South London is the name given to the part of the capital city of England that lies South of the River Thames. This river is a natural boundary that splits the city of London into two parts. It was designated a sub-region of the greater London in 2004 by the Boundary Commission and consists of 12 districts namely Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.

The description of South London differs depending on the purpose for which it is being described. Nevertheless, it is generally used to refer to the districts or boroughs falling on the Southern side of River Thames. The name is mainly used with a certain degree of association with North London.

The region defined as South London is made up of a total land area of approximately 645 square kilometers and a population estimated at 2,835,200. This leads to a population density of 4,390 per square kilometer. A good definition of the region bounded by the term South London is available in the London Plan. This is a consultative document drawn by the Mayor of the City of London. Its mandate includes defining the boundaries and accommodating the city’s growth. The latest version of the plan is expected to have been published in 2011. According to the last version of the plan, South London was made up of the 12 regions mentioned above.

There are quite a number of prominent organizations whose names are associated with South London. There is the South London Gallery, the South London Line, and the South London Botanical Institute. In addition, there is the South London Press, the South London Radio, and the South London Storm. Finally, there is the South London Theatre.

This theatre was opened in 1967 and is considered one of the busiest venues in South London. It has two auditoriums, two other small-scale theatres, and a bar in the basement. Almost every genre of play is shown there including musicals, comedy, pantomimes, Shakespearean plays and classics, among others. A key element of this theatre is the South London Youth Theatre which is a youth theatre group that has various roles in the theatre, and its children take part in the major productions.

Historical areas of interest in South London include Southwark, Bankside, Lambeth, and the maritime Greenwich. South London has a very elaborate suburban railway system as compared to North London, but its underground network is relatively small. All current tram services in London are in South London.