Key differences
Transport: Greenwich (46/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Liveability: Greenwich (63/100) is ahead of Havering (58/100)
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Greenwich (30)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Greenwich has a stronger transport score — 46/100 vs 29/100. Prices are similar: £450k in Greenwich vs £449k in Havering.
Greenwich scores higher on transport, but Havering is the more affordable option.
Best for
Greenwich
Greenwich is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Greenwich vs Havering: what the data says
Overall, Greenwich scores higher on liveability (63/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £450k in Greenwich, a difference of around 0%. Over the past year prices changed +12.4% in Greenwich and +2.3% in Havering.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 30 in Greenwich). 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 29/100).
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