Greenwich vs Forest Hill
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Forest Hill offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Greenwich
GreenwichForest Hillwinner
LewishamGreenwich is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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Young professionals
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Transport
Greenwich
Royal park, observatory, market, river — the most picturesque corner of London on a Sunday.
- ✓Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory
- ✓Riverside walks
- ✓Quick DLR to Canary Wharf
- →Slower journey to West End
- →Quieter evenings
Forest Hill
Leafy Overground living with views, the Horniman Museum, and better value than nearby Dulwich villages.
- ✓Horniman Museum and gardens
- ✓Overground connection
- ✓Good value for green south-east London
- →Hilly streets
- →Slower to west London
- →Nightlife is limited
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenwich or Forest Hill better to live in?
Forest Hill offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Greenwich cheaper than Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,650 in Greenwich, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Greenwich or Forest Hill?
Greenwich scores higher for transport (7/10 vs 6/10). Greenwich is served by Greenwich and Cutty Sark. Forest Hill is served by Forest Hill.
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