Greenwich
Greenwich / Blackheath / Canary Wharf
What You Need To Know About Greenwich
Use this page for information about properties, schools, council tax, public transport, entertainment and shopping facilities.
The Greenwich Area
Greenwich is best known for its association with the Royal Navy and as the place the rest of the world sets its clocks by. It boasts a spectacular frontage onto the River Thames, a wide range of historic buildings, several museums and the Internationally recognized Greenwich University are located in this ever popular peninsula South East London. The re-generation project at North Greenwich continues with more innovative and eco-friendly residential developments. The O2 centre is the cornerstone of family entertainment with a fantastic range of cuisine to suit all tastes.
Typical Rental Properties
Properties in the Georgian terraces west of Greenwich Park are highly sought after by higher income families and professional couples, as is anything west of the busy A102M. Greenwich Millenium Village, Lovells and Seren Park are a few sites that are proving popular with professionals and young families.
Public Transport
Recent improvements to transport links have made Greenwich a realistic commute to the Isle of Dogs, the City and the West End. The Docklands Light Railway now extends to Greenwich, Deptford Bridge, Elverson Road and Lewisham, and connects to the Jubilee line at Canary Wharf (Zone 2), making the journey time into central London about 20 minutes. Main line trains run every few minutes from Greenwich Station (Zone 3) and will get you to the City in around 15 minutes. There is also a choice of several bus routes.
Shopping and Entertainment
There is a convenient modern supermarket on Greenwich Peninsula., and Greenwich Village’s many craft, antique and second-hand bookshops are a popular destination with tourists, who are catered for by an extensive selection of restaurants and bars. Greenwich Theatre offers an exciting year-round calendar of classic plays, musical shows, comedy and children’s theatre.
Green Spaces
Greenwich Park offers panoramic views of the City from the top of the hill near the Royal Observatory.
Council Tax
Greenwich Council is responsible for all local services, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. Council tax rates are slightly above the national average and in 2010-11 will range from £860 for Band A to £2581 for Band H.See the website of the Valuation Office Agency for more information about Council Tax.
Schools
Schools in Greenwich are managed by the Greenwich Local Education Authority. Visit the Greenwich Council website to find out all you need to know about local primary and secondary schools.
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