Greenwich
§ This page gives an overview of the Greenwich local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Greenwich in southeast London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its maritime history, the Royal Observatory, and the Prime Meridian. The borough also includes modern developments like the O2 Arena and riverside housing at Greenwich Peninsula.
Greenwich Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Greenwich local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Greenwich can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Greenwich.
Key Facts about Greenwich
What region is Greenwich in? Greenwich is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Greenwich a city? No, Greenwich is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Greenwich? The local government for this district is: Royal Borough of Greenwich (London Borough).
▶ Official website of Royal Borough of Greenwich 🔗 royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Which police force covers Greenwich? Policing in Greenwich is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Greenwich in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Greenwich is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Outer London - East and North East
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Bexley and Greenwich
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Greenwich
Greenwich is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Greenwich
Greenwich is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey Wood
- Blackheath Westcombe
- Charlton Hornfair
- Charlton Village & Riverside
- East Greenwich
- Eltham Page
- Eltham Park & Progress
- Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Greenwich Creekside
- Greenwich Park
- Greenwich Peninsula
- Kidbrooke Park
- Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Middle Park & Horn Park
- Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Plumstead & Glyndon
- Plumstead Common
- Shooters Hill
- Thamesmead Moorings
- West Thamesmead
- Woolwich Arsenal
- Woolwich Common
- Woolwich Dockyard
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Greenwich
Greenwich is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Built-up Areas in Greenwich
Greenwich covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bexley *
- Bromley *
- Greenwich *
- Lewisham *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Greenwich.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Greenwich
Greenwich is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Greenwich Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Elizabeth line ▸ Woolwich (SE18 6EU)
- Southeastern ▸ Greenwich (SE10 8JQ) ⁞ Woolwich Arsenal (SE18 6EU) ⁞ New Eltham (SE9 2AB) ⁞ Eltham (SE9 6SL) ⁞ Kidbrooke (SE3 9PL) ⁞ Maze Hill (SE10 9XG) ⁞ Mottingham (SE9 4EW) ⁞ Charlton (SE7 7QG) ⁞ Westcombe Park (SE3 7EQ) ⁞ Plumstead (SE18 7EA) ⁞ Woolwich Dockyard (SE18 5JY)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Greenwich compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Greenwich compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Greenwich has 23 electoral wards.
Greenwich has a population of 299,528 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Greenwich
This chart shows the population trend for Greenwich from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Greenwich can be found on the ONS statistics for Greenwich.