Key differences
Median price: Greenwich (£450k) is ahead of Haringey (£567k)
Liveability: Haringey (67/100) is ahead of Greenwich (63/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Greenwich and Haringey are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Greenwich is more affordable at £450k median vs £567k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Greenwich
Greenwich suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Greenwich vs Haringey: what the data says
Overall, Haringey scores higher on liveability (63/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Greenwich is more affordable — median price £450k vs £567k in Haringey, a difference of around 21%. Over the past year prices changed +12.4% in Greenwich and +2.2% in Haringey.
Greenwich has a lower crime rate (30 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 31 in Haringey). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Greenwich edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 46/100 vs 44/100).
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