London has over 3,000 parks and open spaces covering more than 33,000 acres — around 18% of the total land area of Greater London. But access to that green space is deeply unequal across boroughs. Outer London boroughs, particularly in the south-west, north, and east, often have significantly more green space per resident than densely built inner boroughs. The liveability score LondonIQ calculates for each borough incorporates green space access as a key component — boroughs with exceptional parkland, nature reserves, or riverside access score higher. This guide ranks boroughs by their liveability score weighted 80% and safety score 20%, reflecting the fact that enjoyable green space requires a safe environment in which to use it.
Top 10 greenest boroughs in London
Green Score = liveability (80%) + safety (20%) — liveability incorporates park access, nature reserves, and open space
Top 5 boroughs — green space highlights
Kensington and Chelsea ranks #1 for green space and liveability with a score of 77/100.
Hammersmith and Fulham ranks #2 for green space and liveability with a score of 74/100.
Tower Hamlets ranks #3 for green space and liveability with a score of 72/100.
Islington ranks #4 for green space and liveability with a score of 72/100.
Wandsworth ranks #5 for green space and liveability with a score of 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which London borough has the most green space?
Richmond upon Thames has the most green space of any London borough by area, largely due to Richmond Park — one of Europe's largest urban parks at 2,500 acres — alongside Bushy Park and extensive riverside meadows. Bromley and Havering also have very high proportions of green land, with large country parks and woodlands. The City of London, Westminster, and inner boroughs like Islington have significantly less green space per resident.
Is there a link between green space and property prices?
Yes — green space proximity consistently commands a price premium. Studies have found homes within 100 metres of a park trade at a 5–15% premium over comparable properties without that access. For large parks like Richmond Park or Hampstead Heath, the premium extends across entire neighbourhoods. This means the greenest boroughs are often also among the most expensive.
Which London parks are the biggest?
Richmond Park (2,500 acres) is the largest, followed by Bushy Park (1,100 acres), Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath combined (~1,100 acres), Hampstead Heath (790 acres), and Epping Forest (partially in London — 6,000 acres total). The eight Royal Parks — including Hyde Park, Regent's Park, and Greenwich Park — cover over 5,000 acres across central London.
Do all London boroughs have access to green space?
Yes, though quantity and quality varies enormously. Even dense inner-London boroughs like Islington, Tower Hamlets, and Hackney have invested in creating and improving parks — Hackney's Victoria Park and London Fields are excellent examples. Tower Hamlets has transformed its green space provision around the Olympic Park and Canary Wharf waterways. What varies is the size, naturalness, and per-resident availability of that green space.
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