Key differences
Median price: Greenwich (£450k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£644k)
Liveability: Wandsworth (69/100) is ahead of Greenwich (63/100)
Crime rate /1k: Wandsworth (25) is ahead of Greenwich (30)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Wandsworth has a stronger liveability score — 69/100 vs 63/100. Greenwich is more affordable at £450k median vs £644k.
Greenwich is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on liveability.
Best for
Greenwich
Greenwich suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth suits buyers who want the strongest overall quality of life.
Greenwich vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (63/100 vs 69/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Greenwich is more affordable — median price £450k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 30%. Over the past year prices changed +12.4% in Greenwich and +14.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has a lower crime rate (25 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 30 in Greenwich). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 48/100 vs 46/100).
Top-rated postcodes
Frequently asked questions
Compare any two London postcodes
The interactive tool lets you compare any two specific postcodes — not just boroughs — with a full metric-by-metric breakdown.
Open postcode comparison tool →