Key differences
Median price: Greenwich (£450k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Transport: Greenwich (46/100) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (34/100)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Greenwich (30)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Greenwich has a stronger transport score — 46/100 vs 34/100. Greenwich is more affordable at £450k median vs £725k.
The main gap is transport: Greenwich scores 11 points higher.
Best for
Greenwich
Greenwich is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Greenwich vs Richmond upon Thames: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames 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 £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 38%. Over the past year prices changed +12.4% in Greenwich and +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 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 34/100).
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