Greenwich - The Line Divides the Earth into Two Sides

Greenwich - Region Background and Development

There is a unique place in the east of England, which is Greenwich. The most familiar thing about Greenwich is the Greenwich Observatory, which is the Prime Meridian that divides the earth into two sides; many tourists from all over the world will come here to visit and take pictures. But especially, Greenwich is actually an important territory of the British royal family. Since this place is located on the south bank of the Thames River, it is actually much more important geographically than the location on the north bank. Of course, this is the historical situation in the past. Today’s Greenwich is a paradise in London!

In recent years, it has also been the main development area of the local government. Whether it is the environment, residential buildings, and related food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, and entertainment in the surrounding area, it is all in the development plan of the local government. It is also the preferred living environment for many young families in the area.

Greenwich is famous for its maritime history, as the standard point of the Prime Meridian, and after which Greenwich Mean Time is named. Greenwich has been the seat of the Royal Palace - Placentia Palace since the 15th century, and is the birthplace of many monarchs such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I of the Tudor dynasty. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and has since been converted into a hospital for Royal Navy sailors, designed by Christopher Wren. In 1873, the site of the Naval Hospital was changed to the Royal Naval College until the college closed in 1998.

Greenwich is famous for its observatory. In 1675, King Charles II of England established the Greenwich Royal Observatory. By 1998, it was no longer used as an astronomical observation facility and changed to a museum. At the International Meridian Conference held in Washington, USA in 1884, various countries decided to use the longitude passing through the Greenwich Observatory as the standard zero-degree longitude, that is, the prime meridian.

Greenwich - Location and Traffic

Greenwich is located in the southeast London zone2/3, on the south bank of the River Thames, and belongs to the London borough of Greenwich. The postcode of this area is SE10, which includes Maze Hill and Greenwich Peninsula. The busiest places are around Ashburnham Place, Ashburnham Drive, Guildford Grove, Egerton Drive and Devonshire Drive. The area is within easy reach of Deptford, Surrey Quays and Southbank.

The transportation in Greenwich is very convenient. In addition to the Greenwich Railway Station, there is also the North Greenwich underground station of the Jubilee Line, which takes only two minutes to Canary Wharf; the Cutty Sark station of the DLR light rail can lead to Canary Wharf and Bank stations; the Uber boat by Thames Clippers can go directly to North Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

Greenwich - Life and Recreation

In terms of life, the Greenwich area is also very convenient. The area contains the four major supermarket chains in the UK, six major banks, cinemas, large hospitals, GP, etc. There are Italian restaurants, British western restaurants, Chinese restaurants, etc. in the centre of Greenwich.

When coming to Greenwich, do not miss the most famous Royal Observatory Greenwich, which is a comprehensive observatory built in Greenwich, London in 1675 by King Charles II of England. Famous as the standard point of the Prime Meridian and after which Greenwich Mean Time is named. You may wish to come here to experience the fun of crossing the eastern and western hemispheres with your feet. You can take the DLR to Cutty Sark Station or take the train to Greenwich Station. It will be more cost-effective to buy a package ticket by referring to the official website!

Address: Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ

The National Maritime Museum is one of the largest museums in the world's nautical museums. Many exhibitions are held here from time to time. Except for some exhibitions, the museum itself is free and open to the public.

Address: Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9N

Greenwich College was founded in 1635, and its students are all active naval officers. Greenwich was the seat of the royal palace in the 15th century, and many monarchs such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I of the Tudor dynasty were also born here. The Printed Hall in the academy is very beautiful. The paintings on the ceiling are a mixture of themes such as history, ancient mythology, Christian language, semiotics, etc. If you come to the Naval Academy, you must come to the painting hall!

Address: King William Walk, Greenwich SE10 9NN

The O2 Arena, the host venue for the 2012 London Olympics, was originally built to celebrate the millennium. There are all kinds of large-scale performances, entertainment facilities, restaurants, cinemas, etc., and those who dare to challenge can also experience the climbing of O2 (Up at the O2) to see the beautiful scenery of the River Thames in London.

Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX

The Emirates Air Line next to the O2 Stadium is a 10-minute cross-river cable car sponsored by Emirates. Passengers can enjoy a magnificent view of London from an altitude of 90 meters, and the one-way fare is £6.

Address: 27 Western Gateway, London E16 4FA

Greenwich Market dates back to 1700, where there are a variety of handicraft displays and food. Each stall is full of its own characteristics and personality, ranging from handmade clothing, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines, bars, restaurants, etc. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm, come and have a look!

Address: 5b Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ

Greenwich - Local Education

According to Ofsted, an authoritative office for standards in education in the UK, in the Greenwich area there are:

Primary School

Comprehensive School

Greenwich - Property Market

Let's take a look at the housing prices in Greenwich!

Between Greenwich High Road and Greenwich South Street, there are many Georgian terraces and Victorian cottages. In the past two years, due to the rise of the O2 London Olympics, new constructions such as the Emirates Air Line sponsored by Emirates, in addition to the local government's active promotion of local rezoning projects, many developers have built new houses here, leading a new wave of investment.

• The Greenwich Peninsula project by the developer Knight Dragon is expected to build 15,000 new houses. The starting price of the new project starts from 610,000 pounds. The project includes schools, shopping streets, subway stations in the project, and green public areas. Everything that the developer needs to live here is considered by the residents, in order to provide residents with a good living environment.

• Developer Taylor Wimpey's GMV (Greenwich Millennium Village) project has a total of 2,700 new homes, and the project starts at £410,000.

• Developer Barratt Homes' Enderby Wharf development has 770 new homes ranging from studios to one to four-bedroom apartments. The starting price of the project starts from 224,000.

• There are 272 new homes in the Precision complex, with prices currently starting at $850,000 for a three-bedroom.

Greenwich - Council Tax

Council Tax is a tax that you have to pay every month whether you buy or rent a house. It can be classified as a necessary fixed cost, so check the Council Tax in the area before buying or renting a house: