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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 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
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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 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
Detached1£540,000
Flats17£280,000
Semi-Detached28£457,500
Terraced70£440,000

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

SE20NU

Littledale

SE182PJ

Erindale

SE181LG

Rockmount Road

SE182HU

Eastview Avenue

SE182LD

Raymere Gardens

SE182LL

Flaxton Road

SE182NB

The Slade

SE182PY

Hatton Close

SE182RG

Chelsworth Drive

SE182UJ

Plumstead Common Road

SE183AQ

Plum Lane

SE183EY

Vernham Road

SE187RS

Blendon Terrace

SE187RX

Wernbrook Street

SE20XP

Wickham Lane

SE182AY

Alliance Road

SE182DH

Highmead

SE182LH

Landstead Road

SE182NS

Gilbourne Road

SE182SG

Timbercroft Lane

SE182TJ

Olven Road

SE20NZ

Wickham Lane

SE20PF

Woodbrook Road

SE20XJ

Wickham Lane

SE182BH

Kings Highway

SE182DQ

Swingate Lane

SE182HL

Swingate Lane

SE182QQ

Erindale

SE182RE

Cheriton Drive

SE187SR

Blendon Terrace

SE20NT

Wickham Lane

SE20XU

Rutherglen Road

SE20XX

Oakmere Road

SE182ST

Mountbatten Close

SE182ER

Flaxton Road

SE182HZ

Duncroft

SE182SW

Alabama Street

SE182TE

Rowton Road

SE183EW

Wrottesley Road

SE20YA

Rutherglen Road

SE182QE

Plumstead Common

SE182EY

Flaxton Road

SE182PH

Pendrell Street

SE183EZ

Vernham Road

SE20RG

Bastion Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.