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Plumstead High Street

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About

Plumstead High Street is a busy thoroughfare in the London Borough of Greenwich, connecting Woolwich to the east and Welling to the south. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian and modern housing. The high street itself features a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and local businesses, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links include buses and Plumstead railway station, providing access to central London and nearby areas.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several schools, parks, and leisure facilities nearby. Plumstead Common offers green space for recreation, while the local library and community centres host events and activities. The high street reflects the area's multicultural population, with a variety of international food stores and eateries. Despite its urban setting, Plumstead retains a neighbourhood feel, with a focus on practical amenities and local services.

Area overview

On average Plumstead High Street has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Plumstead High Street is £46,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Plumstead High Street: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Plumstead High Street Population
11,061
Population density
10,014.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,022
18.28%
Other Asian
2,021
18.27%
African
1,865
16.86%
Other White
1,046
9.46%
Other
980
8.86%
Total population: 11,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,269
35.44%
Owns with a mortgage
748
20.89%
Owns outright
549
15.33%
Social rents from council
470
13.12%
Other social rented
381
10.64%
Total households: 3,581

Property prices in Plumstead High Street

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Plumstead High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,490 up to £527,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead High Street 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 High Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£373,500
Flats6£262,500
Semi-Detached6£460,000
Terraced33£420,000

10 years median price trend in Plumstead High Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead High Street.

Data Sources

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