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About

Plaistow ward is located in the London Borough of Bromley, situated in the southeastern part of the city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and some low-rise apartment buildings. Plaistow is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere, with green spaces like Plaistow Green providing local recreational areas. The ward has good transport links, including bus routes connecting to nearby Bromley town centre and other parts of South London.

Local amenities in Plaistow include small shops, cafes, and schools, catering to the needs of residents. The area has a community-focused feel, with events often held at Plaistow Green. While it lacks major retail or entertainment hubs, its proximity to Bromley town centre ensures easy access to larger facilities. Plaistow’s location offers a balance between suburban living and connectivity to wider London.

Area overview

On average Plaistow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Plaistow is £54,375 per year. There are 2 schools in Plaistow: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Plaistow Population
13,478
Population density
5,973.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,656
56.79%
Other White
1,304
9.67%
African
790
5.86%
Caribbean
610
4.52%
Indian
447
3.32%
Total population: 13,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,990
36.22%
Owns outright
1,579
28.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
913
16.62%
Other social rented
803
14.62%
Other forms of private rent
90
1.64%
Total households: 5,494

Property prices in Plaistow

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Plaistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plaistow in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plaistow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£938,000
Flats38£315,000
Semi-Detached29£635,000
Terraced57£500,000

10 years median price trend in Plaistow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plaistow.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.