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About

Plumstead & Glyndon ward occupies the southeastern section of the Greenwich borough, stretching from the Thamesmead borders inland across a mix of residential streets. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments and social housing estates. Its main thoroughfare is Plumstead High Street, which serves as a local commercial hub with various independent shops and services catering to the community.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Glyndon, centred around the grassland of Plumstead Common. A notable local feature is the Plumstead Cemetery, a large Victorian burial ground that provides a significant green space. The area's topography includes slopes rising from the riverside levels, offering views across the Thames towards east London. Transport links are provided by several bus routes and the nearby Plumstead railway station.

Area overview

On average Plumstead & Glyndon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plumstead & Glyndon is £61,472 per year. There are 6 schools in Plumstead & Glyndon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Plumstead & Glyndon is home to around 21,971 people, with a population density of about 12,246.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Plumstead & Glyndon Population
21,971
Population density
12,246.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.11(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.33(+61%)
Vehicle crime
16.34(+74%)
Drugs
11.24(+81%)
Other theft
10.33(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,098
23.2%
African
4,095
18.64%
Other Asian
3,057
13.91%
Other White
2,089
9.51%
Other
1,675
7.62%
Total population: 21,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,039
35%
No qualifications
3,976
23.04%
Level 3 (A level)
2,157
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,896
10.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,888
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 17,255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,276
29.96%
Social rents from council
1,528
20.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,460
19.22%
Owns outright
1,061
13.96%
Other social rented
976
12.85%
Total households: 7,598

Property prices in Plumstead & Glyndon

Median price£408,750
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £464K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £408,750 (about £479 per square foot) in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £698,000.

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 & Glyndon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£470,000£511
Terraced67£422,500£486
Detached1£380,000£321
Flats12£275,750£447

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead & Glyndon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,004£375,000£330,000
2017£250,000£419,000£348,750
2018£238,000£515,000£360,000
2019£239,750£331,500£350,000
2020£220,000£360,000£367,500
2021£245,000£400,000£399,000
2022£263,000£442,000£408,840
2023£265,000£401,628£422,500
2024£257,500£382,000£420,000
2025£265,000£470,000£428,000
2026£303,250£470,000£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£403£393
2017£376£421£399
2018£374£398£397
2019£425£455£387
2020£390£498£392
2021£390£448£413
2022£407£492£465
2023£427£453£452
2024£443£451£456
2025£432£557£462
2026£395£465£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead & Glyndon 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 & Glyndon ward.

Local councillors

Adel Khaireh

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jit Ranabhat

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tammy Aghedo

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Plumstead & Glyndon

Is Plumstead & Glyndon safe?

Plumstead & Glyndon records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plumstead & Glyndon?

The median sale price in Plumstead & Glyndon is £408,750 (about £479 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Plumstead & Glyndon?

Plumstead & Glyndon has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Plumstead & Glyndon?

Plumstead & Glyndon scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plumstead & Glyndon sits around rank 7,173 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 & Glyndon?

The average household income in Plumstead & Glyndon is around £61,472 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Plumstead & Glyndon?

Plumstead & Glyndon is represented by 3 elected councillors: Adel Khaireh (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jit Ranabhat (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tammy Aghedo (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Plumstead & Glyndon

SE181TA

Piedmont Road

SE181PT

Goldsmid Street

SE187EA

Walmer Terrace

SE187AE

Elmley Street

SE20HF

Woodhurst Road

SE181PA

Riverdale Road

SE187QF

Griffin Road

SE181HP

Ceres Road

SE187QX

Heavitree Road

SE181NB

Brewery Road

SE181HU

Benares Road

SE187PD

Glyndon Road

SE181DP

Abery Street

SE187NH

Earl Rise

SE181SZ

Leghorn Road

SE181PN

Philimore Close

SE181LN

Felspar Close

SE187PW

Villas Road

SE181SB

Plumstead High Street

SE181QQ

Church Hyde

SE181JX

Plumstead High Street

SE181LP

Bargate Close

SE187QD

Griffin Road

SE181QT

Hector Street

SE187PH

Southport Road

SE187QA

Griffin Road

SE181NZ

Riverdale Road

SE181RX

Fox Hollow Close

SE181DF

White Hart Road

SE280GW

White Hart Avenue

SE181SQ

Barth Road

SE181SL

Plumstead High Street

SE187NU

Elmley Street

SE187RA

Heavitree Road

SE181QR

Mineral Street

SE181FD

Plumstead & Glyndon

SE181RE

Miriam Road

SE181PW

Conway Road

SE181JQ

Plumstead High Street

SE181DG

White Hart Road

SE181HJ

St Nicholas Road

SE187NR

Elmley Street

SE181RG

Orissa Road

SE187PS

Ann Street

SE181SE

Plumstead High Street

SE181ND

Brewery Road

SE181AX

Conway Road

SE181DE

Garibaldi Street

SE181EW

Brookdene Road

SE187PP

Villas Road

SE187DU

Polthorne Grove

SE181PD

Riverdale Road

SE181AB

Ancona Road

SE187DX

Plumstead Road

SE187EE

Walmer Terrace

SE181NY

Speranza Street

SE187DS

Clendon Way

SE181HR

Ceres Road

SE181DY

Plumstead & Glyndon

SE181BF

Conway Road

SE181SR

Plumstead High Street

SE181TF

Congo Road

SE181QG

Old Mill Road

SE181AP

Ingledew Road

SE181BJ

Hawksmoor Close

SE181PR

Lakedale Road

SE181DQ

Hartville Road

SE181TB

Piedmont Road

SE181NR

Rippolson Road

SE187TD

Durham Rise

SE181RN

Chestnut Rise

SE187PB

Glyndon Road

SE181EP

Bannockburn Road

SE181RP

Parkdale Road

SE187PX

Piedmont Road

SE187NY

Glyndon Road

SE181AE

Ancona Road

SE187NG

Piedmont Road

SE187TN

Waverley Road

SE181BN

Reidhaven Road

SE187BY

Foreland Street

SE187AN

Southport Road

SE181SF

Barth Road

SE181NX

Speranza Street

SE187PQ

Southport Road

SE187TE

Durham Rise

SE187NE

Robert Street

SE187PR

Villas Road

SE181JG

Quilter Street

SE187QS

Waverley Crescent

SE181JB

Ceres Road

SE181LA

Strandfield Close

SE187LY

Ann Street

SE181HS

Kashgar Road

SE181AH

Conway Road

SE181NE

Brewery Road

SE181QD

Tormount Road

SE187ND

Robert Street

SE187AS

Clendon Way

SE181JN

Plumstead High Street