Greenwich vs Wimbledon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Greenwich offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
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MertonWimbledon is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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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
Wimbledon
Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.
- ✓Wimbledon Common
- ✓Safe, quiet streets
- ✓Fast rail into Waterloo
- →Quiet at night
- →Slower journeys to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenwich or Wimbledon better to live in?
Greenwich offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Greenwich cheaper than Wimbledon?
Greenwich is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,650 vs £1,700 in Wimbledon, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Greenwich or Wimbledon?
Greenwich and Wimbledon score equally on transport (7/10). Greenwich is served by Greenwich and Cutty Sark. Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon.
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