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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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£404,000£6,121
Flats13£262,500£4,439
Semi-Detached27£455,000£5,305
Terraced65£467,000£5,340

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

SE182QJ

Macoma Road

SE182QW

Macoma Road

SE182SP

Pegwell Street

SE182HT

Eastview Avenue

SE182BF

Southland Road

SE182QX

Tuam Road

SE182PQ

Pendrell Street

SE182NU

Gilbourne Road

SE187RT

St Johns Terrace

SE182RA

Chelsworth Drive

SE183RE

Plumstead Common Road

SE182SQ

Cardiff Street

SE181LQ

Rockmount Road

SE182PY

Hatton Close

SE182JS

Kirkham Street

SE182QR

Ennis Road

SE182ND

Ravine Grove

SE183HB

Vernham Road

SE182LN

Voce Road

SE182TJ

Olven Road

SE182AN

Verdun Road

SE182AR

Villacourt Road

SE182RF

St Merryn Close

SE182SE

Timbercroft Lane

SE182DA

Swingate Lane

SE182NG

Sutcliffe Road

SE182DR

Camdale Road

SE20NS

Cemetery Road

SE182TH

Wrekin Road

SE182QL

Macoma Road

SE182SJ

Alabama Street

SE182SH

Alabama Street

SE182SB

Timbercroft Lane

SE182BZ

Swingate Lane

SE182TF

Admaston Road

SE20XX

Oakmere Road

SE182DB

Swingate Lane

SE182TX

Admaston Road

SE182RE

Cheriton Drive

SE187SS

Blendon Terrace

SE182PF

Clothworkers Road

SE182NS

Gilbourne Road

SE182AU

Bournewood Road

SE182LA

Flaxton Road

SE182AH

Brickfield Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.