Area guide · Greenwich
Living in Greenwich
A snapshot of life in Greenwich, London — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Greenwich is a city in Greenwich, London with a population of 287,796. The average house price is £433,844 and the overall crime rate is 90.4 per 1,000 residents.
Where Greenwich ranks
Population
287,796
Avg House Price
£433,844
Crime Rate
90.4/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
454 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£39,790
Median Age
37
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Greenwich's detached homes (£918,201) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£374,023).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Greenwich prices have risen 19% over the last 9 years (£364,386 → £433,844).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £918,201 | £660,000 | 13 |
| Semi-Detached | £515,737 | £497,500 | 46 |
| Terraced | £466,012 | £441,500 | 258 |
| Flat | £374,023 | £345,000 | 363 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Greenwich is 90.4 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Greenwich: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 78 |
| Primary | 62 |
| Secondary | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 95.7% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Ark Greenwich Free School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Bannockburn Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cardwell Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Charlton Manor Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill | Primary | Good |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | Good |
| De Lucy Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Discovery Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Ealdham Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Eglinton Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Eltham Hill School | Secondary | Good |
| Fossdene Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Foxfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit | Primary | Good |
| Greenslade Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Halstow Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Harris Academy Greenwich | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Hawksmoor School | Primary | Good |
| Henwick Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Heronsgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Horn Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Invicta Primary School | Primary | Good |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf | Primary | Good |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Leigh Academy Halley | Secondary | Good |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Meridian Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Middle Park Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Millennium Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Montbelle Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Mulgrave Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Plumcroft Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Plumstead Manor School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School | Secondary | Good |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School | Secondary | Good |
| Sherington Primary School | Primary | Good |
| South Rise Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Paul's Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School | Secondary | Good |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Ursula's Convent School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| The John Roan School | Secondary | Good |
| Thomas Tallis School | Secondary | Good |
| Thorntree Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Timbercroft Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Windrush Charlton Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Wingfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Woodhill Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School | Secondary | Good |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | Secondary | Good |
| Wyborne Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Greenwich averages 454 Mbps — 354% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Greenwich homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 76.2% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 74.4 |
| % Rated C or Above | 76.2% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £808 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 45.7% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Greenwich?
The average house price in Greenwich is £433,844 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Greenwich?
The most affordable entry point in Greenwich is a flat, with an average price of £374,023.
Is Greenwich a safe place to live?
Greenwich has a recorded crime rate of 90.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Greenwich?
Greenwich has 78 schools in total, with 95.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Greenwich?
Average broadband download speeds in Greenwich are around 454 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.
How big is Greenwich?
Greenwich is a settlement in Greenwich with a population of approximately 287,796.
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How does Greenwich stack up against its neighbours?
Aveley
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £367,814 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 101.6 · 90.4
- Distance
- 8.8 mi
Barking and Dagenham
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £369,084 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 84.2 · 90.4
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
Barnet
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £696,626 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 66.8 · 90.4
- Distance
- 14.3 mi
Bexley
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £504,078 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 61.2 · 90.4
- Distance
- 3.8 mi
Brent
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £681,000 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 90 · 90.4
- Distance
- 14.2 mi
Bromley
vsGreenwich
- House price
- £581,585 · £433,844
- Crime rate
- 69.9 · 90.4
- Distance
- 6.0 mi