Greenwich: population and statistics
Greenwich has a population of 301,225 (2025) across 47.3 km², or 6,367 people per km². It ranks 59 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 301,225 residents
- 47.3 km²
- 6,367 people/km²
Greenwich in numbers
Population of Greenwich over time
Greenwich had 274,230 residents in 2015 and 301,225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 288,384 |
| 2021 | 289,537 |
| 2022 | 293,348 |
| 2023 | 297,945 |
| 2024 | 301,259 |
| 2025 | 301,225 |
All indicators for Greenwich
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 11.1% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 348 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.3% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 131 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 127,000 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 58 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 38.8% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.5% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 114,051 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 58 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 48.4% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 51.5% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 43.3% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 25.5% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 51 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 31.0% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £462,589 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 49 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.4% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 306 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 66.3% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 261 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 13.0% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 11,880 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 74 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.4 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 249 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 10,410 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 69 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £45,274 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 46 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.1% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 204 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.8% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 25 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Greenwich | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 43.1% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 16 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Greenwich ranks 14 by population.
Households in social housing: 31.0% in Greenwich, compared with an average of 22.7% in London and 17.1% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Greenwich, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,626 football pitches.
- 22.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Tower Hamlets, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 64 km away.
Business sectors: Greenwich
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.9% ×1.1
- Construction12.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.1
Where is Greenwich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greenwich?
Greenwich has 301,225 residents (2025), ranking 59 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Greenwich?
Greenwich covers 47.3 km², with a density of 6,367 people per km².
Is the population of Greenwich growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Greenwich went from 274,230 to 301,225, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Greenwich?
Greenwich is in London (region). Latitude 51.480, longitude 0.000.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Greenwich?
In Greenwich, “Households in social housing” stands at 31.0% (2021), ranking 8 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Greenwich?
In Greenwich, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Greenwich?
The nearest to Greenwich are Tower Hamlets (3.4 km), Lewisham (4.1 km), Newham (4.7 km), Southwark (6.2 km), City of London (7.6 km).