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Plumstead Common

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About

Plumstead Common ward is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, southeast London. The area is centered around Plumstead Common, an open green space that provides recreational opportunities for residents. The ward includes a mix of residential streets, local shops, and schools, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to postwar developments. Plumstead High Street serves as a focal point for commerce and community activity.

Transport links include Plumstead railway station, offering services to central London and Kent, as well as several bus routes. The ward is bordered by Woolwich to the north and Shooters Hill to the south. Plumstead Common itself features a playground, sports facilities, and wooded areas, making it a key local amenity. The area has a range of independent businesses alongside larger retail chains, catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Plumstead Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 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 of residents in Plumstead Common is £48,796 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 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
Detached3£500,000
Flats12£293,000
Semi-Detached26£471,000
Terraced83£426,000

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

SE187SS

Blendon Terrace

SE20NU

Littledale

SE182HU

Eastview Avenue

SE181LG

Rockmount Road

SE182LD

Raymere Gardens

SE182LL

Flaxton Road

SE182NB

King's Highway

SE182RG

Chelsworth Drive

SE182PY

Hatton Close

SE182UJ

Ennis Road

SE183AQ

Genesta Road

SE183EY

Greenwich Quay

SE187RS

Blendon Terrace

SE187RX

Wernbrook Street

SE20XP

Wickham Lane & Winns Common

SE182AY

Alliance Road

SE182DH

Edison Grove

SE182LH

Landstead Road

SE182NS

Gilbourne Road

SE182SG

Timbercroft Lane

SE182TJ

Olven Road

SE20NZ

Littledale

SE20PF

Woodbrook Road

SE20XJ

Wickham Lane & Winns Common

SE182BH

King's Highway

SE182DQ

Swingate Lane

SE182RE

Cheriton Drive

SE182HL

Camdale Road

SE182QQ

Erindale

SE182ST

Mountbatten Close

SE187SR

Blendon Terrace

SE20NT

Wickham Lane & Winns Common

SE20XU

Rutherglen Road

SE20XX

Oakmere Road

SE182ER

Flaxton Road

SE182HZ

Duncroft

SE182QE

Plumstead South

SE182SW

Alabama Street

SE182TE

Plum Lane

SE183EW

Wrottesley Road

SE20YA

Rutherglen Road

SE182EY

Flaxton Road

SE182PH

Pendrell Street

SE183EZ

Isla Road

SE20RG

Bastion Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.