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Plumstead Common

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About

Plumstead Common ward sits in the southern part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its namesake, Plumstead Common itself, is a significant open green space with grassy slopes and mature trees. The common provides views across the Thames towards east London.

The ward includes the historic Plumstead Manor School site. Local shopping is focused along Plumstead High Street and Lakedale Road. The area is served by several railway stations, including Plumstead station. The presence of the common and the older housing stock gives the neighbourhood a distinct, established character.

Area overview

On average Plumstead Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plumstead Common is £66,722 per year. There are 4 schools in Plumstead Common: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Plumstead Common is home to around 15,169 people, with a population density of about 6,182.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Plumstead Common Population
15,169
Population density
6,182.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.09(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.05(+39%)
Vehicle crime
14.11(+45%)
Drugs
9.49(+56%)
Other theft
9.23(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,521
42.99%
African
2,071
13.65%
Other White
1,421
9.37%
Other Asian
962
6.34%
Indian
725
4.78%
Total population: 15,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,523
37.69%
No qualifications
2,404
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,693
14.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,324
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,183
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 12,002

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,678
28.63%
Owns outright
1,398
23.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,072
18.29%
Social rents from council
802
13.69%
Other social rented
694
11.84%
Total households: 5,860

Property prices in Plumstead Common

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £253,000 up to £759,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead Common 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 Plumstead Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£520,000
Flats12£293,000
Semi-Detached23£475,000
Terraced84£429,500

10 years median price trend in Plumstead Common

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

All postcodes in Plumstead Common

SE182AX

Bournewood Road

SE182PS

High Grove

SE187RR

Blendon Terrace

SE20PB

Woodbrook Road

SE182AL

Flora Mews

SE182JA

Duncroft

SE182PQ

Pendrell Street

SE182QY

Tuam Road

SE182SJ

Alabama Street

SE20XW

Wickham Lane

SE182DJ

Highmead

SE182DW

Edison Grove

SE182HJ

Swingate Lane

SE182NN

Heathfield Terrace

SE182SP

Pegwell Street

SE187RT

St Johns Terrace

SE182LA

Flaxton Road

SE182DB

Swingate Lane

SE182EW

Flaxton Road

SE182PE

Acland Close

SE182QH

Erindale

SE20RW

The Dell

SE182AW

Alliance Road

SE182EH

Malton Street

SE182HP

Irwin Avenue

SE182LW

Voce Road

SE182SR

Alabama Street

SE182AF

Black Prince Street

SE182BA

Alliance Road

SE182EX

Warland Road

SE182RF

St Merryn Close

SE182SE

Timbercroft Lane

SE182BE

Alliance Road

SE182LE

Doran Grove

SE20NY

Wickham Lane

SE20NS

Cemetery Road

SE20RE

Gatling Road

SE182AR

Villacourt Road

SE182BZ

Swingate Lane

SE182HN

Swingate Lane

SE182NE

Ravine Grove

SE20RF

Gatling Road

SE182EP

Barden Street

SE182PT

High Grove

SE182QU

Tuam Road

SE20YB

Wickham Lane

SE182DN

Edison Grove

SE182RZ

Albatross Street

SE182SD

Timbercroft Lane

SE183HA

Vambery Road

SE20PA

Woodbrook Road

SE181JU

Plumstead High Street

SE182AH

Brickfield Cottages

SE182NG

Sutcliffe Road

SE182PX

Hatton Close

SE182UL

Plumstead Common Road

SE182AS

Grasdene Road

SE182SQ

Cardiff Street

SE182TQ

Hinstock Road

SE182UQ

Plumstead Common Road

SE182AT

Grasdene Road

SE182BL

Kings Highway

SE182LF

Raymere Gardens

SE20XS

Wickham Lane

SE182AG

Brickfield Cottages

SE183AB

Kirk Lane

SE182EU

Warland Road

SE182LJ

Flaxton Road

SE182QL

Macoma Road

SE182RT

Plumstead Common Road

SE182TR

Admaston Road

SE182JU

Kirkham Street

SE182AZ

Alliance Road

SE182NF

Sutcliffe Road

SE187RU

Wernbrook Street

SE182DE

Kingsdale Road

SE182JB

Swingate Lane

SE182TG

Hinstock Road

SE182DF

Kingsdale Road

SE182PD

Clothworkers Road

SE182PN

Garland Road

SE183HB

Vernham Road

SE182EL

Kirkham Street

SE182BT

Doebury Walk

SE182TY

Jago Close

SE182DL

Highmead

SE182QG

Erindale Terrace

SE182QW

Macoma Road

SE183AE

Plum Lane

SE20BA

Potter Close

SE20RA

Bostall Hill

SE182SL

Alabama Street

SE182BB

Southland Road

SE182DR

Camdale Road

SE182TX

Admaston Road

SE182EG

Melling Street

SE182ES

Warland Road

SE182ND

Ravine Grove

SE182SF

Timbercroft Lane

SE182AE

Garland Road

Data Sources

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