Key differences
Median price: Greenwich (£450k) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (£705k)
Crime rate /1k: Greenwich (30) is ahead of Hammersmith and Fulham (49)
Liveability: Hammersmith and Fulham (72/100) is ahead of Greenwich (63/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Hammersmith and Fulham has a stronger liveability score — 72/100 vs 63/100. Greenwich is more affordable at £450k median vs £705k.
Greenwich is cheaper, but Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Greenwich
Greenwich suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Greenwich vs Hammersmith and Fulham: what the data says
Overall, Hammersmith and Fulham scores higher on liveability (63/100 vs 72/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Greenwich is more affordable — median price £450k vs £705k in Hammersmith and Fulham, a difference of around 36%. Over the past year prices changed +12.4% in Greenwich and +5.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Greenwich has a lower crime rate (30 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 49 in Hammersmith and Fulham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Hammersmith and Fulham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 46/100).
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