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Plaistow (Bromley)

About

Plaistow is a residential neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Bromley. The area is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built during the interwar period. Local amenities are centred along Plaistow Lane, which provides shops and services for the community.

The area is distinct from its namesake in East London. A notable local landmark is the Plaistow Hospital, a former workhouse infirmary with a distinctive Victorian facade, which has been converted into residential apartments. The nearby Sundridge Park offers green space with a golf course.

Area overview

On average Plaistow (Bromley) has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plaistow (Bromley) is £75,212 per year. There are 1 schools in Plaistow (Bromley): 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Plaistow (Bromley) is home to around 8,126 people, with a population density of about 3,125.9 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Plaistow (Bromley) Population

8,126

Population density

3,125.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.15(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.92(-22%)

Vehicle crime

12.68(+35%)

Public order

5.41(-20%)

Other theft

5.05(-56%)

London average

Demographics

British

4,369

53.79%

Other White

714

8.79%

African

527

6.49%

Caribbean

456

5.61%

Indian

293

3.61%

Total population: 8,123

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,604

40.04%

No qualifications

1,073

16.5%

Level 3 (A level)

947

14.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

808

12.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

617

9.49%

Total 16+ residents: 6,504

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,131

35.37%

Owns outright

1,028

32.15%

Other social rented

537

16.79%

Private landlord or letting agency

377

11.79%

Social rents from council

1.44%

Total households: 3,198

Property prices in Plaistow (Bromley)

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £483,500 in Plaistow (Bromley) area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plaistow (Bromley) over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£795,000	£5,504	£375,000	£641,500	£953,500	£1,543,000
Flats	9	£327,000	£4,638	£97,700	£290,000	£450,000	£482,000
Semi-Detached	14	£545,000	£5,427	£466,000	£499,750	£613,750	£865,250
Terraced	27	£450,000	£5,635	£361,000	£407,500	£505,000	£607,000

10 years median price trend in Plaistow (Bromley)

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Plaistow (Bromley)

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