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Greenwich East

About

Greenwich East encompasses the residential streets and local commercial hubs inland from the riverside tourist core. The area is characterised by Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, with independent shops and pubs concentrated along streets like Royal Hill and Greenwich South Street. It functions as a quieter, more neighbourhood-focused part of the borough.

A notable local feature is the Fan Museum, the only museum in the UK dedicated entirely to the history of fans. The area also contains several small, historic green spaces, such as the secluded St Alfege Park, offering quiet respite amidst the urban grain.

Area overview

On average Greenwich East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenwich East is £88,414 per year. There are 5 schools in Greenwich East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Greenwich East is home to around 9,846 people, with a population density of about 11,345.9 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Greenwich East Population

9,846

Population density

11,345.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.3(+6%)

Shoplifting

20.92(+107%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.82(-22%)

Other theft

13.3(+14%)

Public order

8.84(+33%)

London average

Demographics

British

4,405

44.72%

Other White

1,781

18.08%

African

816

8.28%

Indian

361

3.66%

Chinese

335

3.4%

Total population: 9,850

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

5,280

65.04%

Level 3 (A level)

906

11.16%

No qualifications

739

9.1%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

527

6.49%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

335

4.13%

Total 16+ residents: 8,118

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,335

31.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,218

28.81%

Owns outright

522

12.35%

Other social rented

512

12.11%

Social rents from council

397

9.39%

Total households: 4,227

Property prices in Greenwich East

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Greenwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenwich East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	58	£398,000	£117,000	£332,500	£474,250	£628,750
Semi-Detached	3	£671,000	£562,100	£610,500	£729,250	£775,850
Terraced	55	£740,000	£438,400	£625,000	£857,500	£1,239,000

10 years median price trend in Greenwich East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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