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Peninsula Area Guide

Shops, transport, lifestyle, services and local highlights in Peninsula.

Local guide: Peninsula

A practical local area guide for Peninsula covering transport, lifestyle, property and services.

About Peninsula

The Peninsula, often known as Greenwich Peninsula, is one of London’s major modern riverside regeneration areas, located between North Greenwich, the River Thames and the wider Greenwich district. It is best known for The O2, contemporary apartment developments, cultural venues, riverside paths, public art and views across the Thames toward Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks. The area has a striking modern character, shaped by large-scale development and open riverside space. The O2 is the main landmark, hosting concerts, sports events, restaurants, bars, cinema and entertainment. Around it, new homes, offices, creative spaces and public areas are continuing to reshape the Peninsula into a major urban district. Transport is a major advantage. North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line provides fast access to Canary Wharf, London Bridge, Waterloo and the West End. The IFS Cloud Cable Car, riverboat services and bus connections add further travel options. The Thames Path runs around the Peninsula, offering excellent walking and cycling routes with wide river views. The area is ideal for visitors interested in entertainment, architecture, regeneration and modern London landscapes. Greenwich Peninsula is contemporary, ambitious and evolving, offering a dramatic contrast to historic Greenwich town centre.

Local Highlights

Greenwich Peninsula riverside
Modern apartments, restaurants, cafes, event venues and riverside amenities around Greenwich Peninsula.
North Greenwich station
Jubilee line, bus, river bus and cable car links connecting the Peninsula with Canary Wharf, London Bridge and Stratford.
The O2 and Thames routes
Major entertainment venues, riverside walks, public spaces and river views around the Peninsula.
Modern regeneration district
New homes, cultural venues, public art, offices and waterfront spaces shaping Greenwich Peninsula's identity.

Transport

Peninsula is mainly served by North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line, with links to Canary Wharf, London Bridge, Westminster, Bond Street, Stratford and Wembley Park. The IFS Cloud Cable Car connects Greenwich Peninsula with Royal Victoria in the Royal Docks, and river services operate from North Greenwich Pier. Key bus routes include 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 335, 422, 472 and 486. There is no tram service in Peninsula.

Property

Property in Peninsula is a modern Greenwich market shaped by the Greenwich Peninsula regeneration area, with high-rise apartments, riverside flats, new-build homes, serviced residences and developments close to North Greenwich station, the O2, the Thames and Canary Wharf links. Local property prices are influenced by building quality, river views, floor level, concierge services, lease length and Jubilee line access. Recent North Greenwich indicators suggest average property prices around 514,000 GBP, with flats around 457,000 GBP, terraced houses around 727,000 GBP and semi-detached homes around 460,000 GBP. Premium new-build apartments on the Peninsula can exceed these averages, especially with river views or high specifications. The rent market is very strong because the area attracts professionals, corporate tenants and renters seeking modern homes with fast links to Canary Wharf, London Bridge and the West End. Typical one-bedroom flats are often advertised around 2,000 GBP to 3,000 GBP per month, while two-bedroom apartments commonly range from 3,000 GBP to 4,800 GBP per month.

Services

Peninsula offers major visitor and residential services, including The O2, restaurants, cafes, hotels, offices, supermarkets, gyms, schools nearby, entertainment venues, riverside services and new residential amenities.

Lifestyle

Peninsula has a modern riverside lifestyle shaped by The O2, Jubilee line access, new homes, offices, river views, entertainment and cable car links. It suits visitors, professionals, commuters and residents who want a high-connectivity Docklands-style environment.

Frequently asked questions

Peninsula is known for Greenwich Peninsula, The O2, modern riverside developments, entertainment venues, public art, offices, and Thames-side walking routes.

Yes. Peninsula is popular for entertainment because of The O2, restaurants, events, concerts, cinema, riverside venues, and public spaces.

Visitors can visit The O2, walk along the Thames, explore public art, enjoy restaurants and events, and travel by cable car or river services.

Yes. Peninsula is served by North Greenwich station, buses, river services, walking and cycling routes, and links to Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and Stratford.