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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 3 schools in Plumstead Common: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
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
40.41(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.24(+42%)
Vehicle crime
17.8(+90%)
Other theft
9.03(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.97(+57%)
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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£394K – £504K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £759,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced71£465,000£498
Semi-Detached23£450,000£489
Detached1£404,000£569
Flats13£255,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,000£362,500£339,000
2017£245,000£370,000£378,750
2018£192,500£367,000£370,750
2019£240,000£370,000£350,000
2020£262,500£380,000£390,000
2021£250,000£426,250£400,000
2022£275,000£445,000£429,500
2023£285,000£438,000£423,750
2024£267,500£442,500£430,000
2025£283,000£450,000£433,750
2026£246,500£472,498£462,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£397£405
2017£396£434£388
2018£360£421£407
2019£376£400£408
2020£361£412£426
2021£365£459£434
2022£406£529£488
2023£434£454£477
2024£415£477£465
2025£415£495£498
2026£484£481£496
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead Common in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Plumstead Common ward.

Local councillors

David Anthony Monteith

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leonie Katherine Barron

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stewart Christie

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Plumstead Common

Is Plumstead Common safe?

Plumstead Common records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plumstead Common?

The median sale price in Plumstead Common is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Plumstead Common?

Plumstead Common has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Plumstead Common?

Plumstead Common scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plumstead Common sits around rank 11,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Plumstead Common?

The average household income in Plumstead Common is around £66,722 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Plumstead Common?

Plumstead Common is represented by 3 elected councillors: David Anthony Monteith (Green Party), Leonie Katherine Barron (Green Party) and Stewart Christie (Green Party).

All postcodesin Plumstead Common

SE20NY

Wickham Lane

SE182QQ

Erindale

SE20YA

Rutherglen Road

SE187RX

Wernbrook Street

SE20XL

Wickham Lane

SE182HW

Swingate Lane

SE183AB

Kirk Lane

SE182JR

Flaxton Road

SE182NP

Bassant Road

SE182AL

Flora Mews

SE20RE

Gatling Road

SE183AA

Isla Road

SE182EE

Malton Mews

SE182TT

Palmerston Crescent

SE182QZ

Tuam Road

SE182EX

Warland Road

SE183AF

Plum Lane

SE182BG

Kings Highway

SE182DJ

Highmead

SE182HR

Thornhill Avenue

SE182HN

Swingate Lane

SE182DD

Kingsdale Road

SE182SN

Lucknow Street

SE187RU

Wernbrook Street

SE182EN

Kirkham Street

SE182SD

Timbercroft Lane

SE182PP

Garland Road

SE182NY

Revell Rise

SE182RD

Cheriton Drive

SE20XW

Wickham Lane

SE182PE

Acland Close

SE20XN

Wickham Lane

SE20RG

Bastion Road

SE182PS

High Grove

SE182QH

Erindale

SE182PT

High Grove

SE182HL

Swingate Lane

SE20RW

The Dell

SE182JE

Welton Road

SE182DH

Highmead

SE182QE

Plumstead Common

SE20NZ

Wickham Lane

SE20RA

Bostall Hill

SE182AY

Alliance Road

SE182UL

Plumstead Common Road

SE182SR

Alabama Street

SE187SR

Blendon Terrace

SE182NX

Gilbourne Road

SE182AX

Bournewood Road

SE182AT

Grasdene Road

SE182TU

Admaston Road

SE20NX

Wickham Lane

SE182BH

Kings Highway

SE20PA

Woodbrook Road

SE182LQ

Landstead Road

SE20PE

Woodbrook Road

SE182SS

Plumstead Common Road

SE182RB

Chelsworth Drive

SE182TP

Admaston Road

SE182LH

Landstead Road

SE181LH

Grosmont Road

SE182TN

Upton Road

SE183HA

Vambery Road

SE182LE

Doran Grove

SE20YB

Wickham Lane

SE20PB

Woodbrook Road

SE20XZ

Rutherglen Road

SE182PX

Hatton Close

SE187RR

Blendon Terrace

SE182EP

Barden Street

SE181JU

Plumstead High Street

SE182TY

Jago Close

SE183AQ

Plum Lane

SE182NE

Ravine Grove

SE183AE

Plum Lane

SE182EJ

Flaxton Road

SE182BE

Alliance Road

SE182NL

Kings Highway

SE20RH

Bastion Road

SE182TE

Rowton Road

SE182BT

Doebury Walk

SE182DQ

Swingate Lane

SE182DN

Edison Grove

SE182RS

Plumstead Common Road

SE182EF

Flaxton Road

SE182AF

Black Prince Street

SE20RF

Gatling Road

SE182EH

Malton Street

SE182RT

Plumstead Common Road

SE182TW

Upton Road

SE20XR

Wickham Lane

SE182PU

High Grove

SE182ST

Mountbatten Close

SE182HH

Swingate Lane

SE20PF

Woodbrook Road

SE182RZ

Albatross Street

SE182DS

Camdale Road

SE20PD

Streamdale

SE20XY

Sandycroft

SE182ET

Warland Road