The idea of living in Greenwich is a hugely appealing prospect for many Londoners. A World Heritage Site with one of London’s best parks, a historic market, beautiful riverside districts and all the attractions of the O2 and the Greenwich Peninsula. This south-eastern corner of the city certainly is an outstanding option for property hunters.
We take a look at the ten highest-rated new developments in Greenwich. These ratings are based on verified resident reviews. This makes them a trustworthy way of sorting the good from the bad when it comes to new build Greenwich apartments and houses.
Living in Greenwich
The Lighterman building at Greenwich Peninsula
The Royal Borough of Greenwich stretches from Deptford in the West, across to Charlton in the East. It extends south to the A2 that cuts through Blackheath on the edge of the Royal Park. The area around Greenwich Village is the historic heart of the borough and forms the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You’ll also find the Cutty Sark Museum here. Along with Greenwich Market, The Old Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum. The entrance to the Victorian foot tunnel is also on the riverside. It provides pedestrian access across the Thames to the Isle of Dogs.
Greenwich Park forms one of the largest green spaces in South East England. It boasts a rich royal history – Henry VIII kept deer there for hunting. Also, Charles II chose to build the Royal Observatory there in 1675. Just south of the park, the large open space of Blackheath also provides residents with an appealing green space to relax in. Further to the east, Greenwich Peninsula includes a small ecology park with hides for birdwatching.
If you’re interested in living in Greenwich, you can choose from a wide range of property types. A large number of new developments sit along the riverside. These include Deptford Creek, Greenwich Peninsula and out towards Woolwich. Beautiful Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes can be found clustered around the Royal Park. Not to mention to the east of Greenwich Village.
Top 10 places to live in Greenwich
Now it’s time to see exactly what Greenwich has to offer those looking to make a new home for themselves there. From high-rise masterpieces to more simple, clean-cut homes, Greenwich is home to some of the most desirable yet attainable real estate in the capital.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
The highest scoring development in Greenwich is Union Wharf, a chic development from London developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich town centre. The development is made up of two towers that are 23 and 12 storeys high, housing a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Taking second place is Kidbrooke Square, which offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom shared ownership apartments designed to exceptionally high standards. Centred around a vibrant village square with retail spaces and a residents' gym, the development provides easy access to green spaces, local amenities, and the historic charm of Blackheath Village and Greenwich. With its prime location and modern design, Kidbrooke Square delivers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury.
Third-placed Kidbrooke Village is located within one of London’s most sought-after locations, the Royal Borough of Greenwich (London Zone 3). An established, welcoming community with excellent amenities, short commutes to London Bridge and beyond, and many fantastic retail and commercial operators (and more to come soon). The award-winning green spaces creates a natural oasis within the city. With £1 billion investment and ongoing development, Kidbrooke Village is already a highly desirable place to buy and rent on the map of London and by 2030 will comprise over 5,000 new homes.
Nestled in a prime location alongside the River Thames, Royal Arsenal Riverside is a beautiful riverside neighbourhood. Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments and premium apartments, this well-connected community has everything you need on your doorstop. With a buzzing retail hub and Woolwich Works Creative District, this rapidly emerging bright spot is set to rival the South Bank. Furthermore, residents benefit from the convenient transport links; including the National Rail, Elizabeth Line, DLR and on-site Thames Clipper.
In fifth, a Peabody development with private flats managed by JLL, The Horizon features a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, available furnished or unfurnished located in Blackheath in Lewisham. Residents can enjoy access to a communal lounge, a work from home space as well as dry cleaning services. The Horizon is only a 0.6 mile walk away from Greenwich mainline and DLR station with connections into Central London.
In sixth, Find The Moore in the Parkside area, one of Greenwich Peninsula’s seven emerging neighbourhoods – and eighth place. A mixed-use development comprising residential and commercial units, it has 144 studios, and one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The nearest Tube station is North Greenwich. As well as transport links, residents benefit from access to an outdoor playground, a local primary school and The Pilot pub.
Commodore’s Quarter, by Countryside and Taylor Wimpey, is situated within the Greenwich Millennium Village development. Comprising 116 one to three-bedroom apartments and 20 three and four-bedroom houses, the development enjoys a riverside location. As well as this, the development is situated near a wide range of transport links, allowing quick access to Central London. Our residents reviewed it into seventh position.
In eighth, the Lighterman is located on the Lower Riverside, in the mixed-use Greenwich Peninsula development. This three storey Knight Dragon property in addition brags 225 residential units, comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Out of the 225 units, 102 of these are private. Convenient transport links come courtesy of close-by North Greenwich tube station, which has connections to Canary Wharf, London Bridge and Waterloo. As well as convenient location residents benefit from the modern-day village hall with a residents’ crèche, gym and deli.
In ninth position, The River Gardens is a Bellway Homes development offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The site is located in Royal Greenwich, overlooking the Thames and close to Greenwich Park, which is just a 10-minute walk away. The development includes a private gym, swimming pool and resident concierge services. The Cutty Sark DLR station is less than 20 minutes’ walk from the development and from there, frequent services run to Canary Wharf, Bank, Stratford and Lewisham.
Our final place goes to Greenwich Creekside, a residential development by Telford Homes located in Greenwich. The development features a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments only a short distance away from Deptford Creek. Also, Deptford station is only a 9-minute walk away with connections to Thameslink and southeastern services.
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