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Plumstead South

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About

Plumstead South is a residential district in southeast London, marked by the presence of the Royal Artillery Barracks, a significant historic military site. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with modern developments interspersed. Its main thoroughfare is Plumstead High Street, which serves the local community with essential shops and services. The open space of Plumstead Common provides a focal point for recreation at the area's centre.

The landscape slopes towards the Thames, with the industrial and commercial zones of the riverside defining its southern boundary. Transport connections include the mainline railway at Plumstead station, offering direct services into central London. The area maintains a distinct local identity, separate from the more visited tourist attractions found in other parts of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Area overview

On average Plumstead South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year. There are 3 schools in Plumstead South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Plumstead South is home to around 6,331 people, with a population density of about 3,591.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Plumstead South Population
6,331
Population density
3,591.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.17(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.01(-44%)
Vehicle crime
9.48(-2%)
Shoplifting
8.21(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,884
45.53%
African
700
11.05%
Other White
582
9.19%
Indian
357
5.64%
Other Asian
292
4.61%
Total population: 6,334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,813
36.04%
No qualifications
1,090
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
742
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
540
10.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,030

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
729
29.59%
Owns outright
644
26.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
17.41%
Social rents from council
334
13.56%
Other social rented
253
10.27%
Total households: 2,464

Property prices in Plumstead South

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Plumstead South area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£540,000
Flats1£272,000
Semi-Detached17£495,000
Terraced27£425,000

10 years median price trend in Plumstead South

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

All postcodes in Plumstead South

SE182PS

High Grove

SE182AL

Flora Mews

SE182JA

Duncroft

SE182PQ

Pendrell Street

SE182QY

Tuam Road

SE182SJ

Alabama Street

SE182DJ

Highmead

SE182DW

Edison Grove

SE182SP

Pegwell Street

SE182LA

Flaxton Road

SE182EW

Flaxton Road

SE182PE

Acland Close

SE182QH

Erindale

SE182HP

Irwin Avenue

SE182LW

Voce Road

SE182SR

Alabama Street

SE182EX

Warland Road

SE182RF

St Merryn Close

SE182SE

Timbercroft Lane

SE182LE

Doran Grove

SE182BZ

Swingate Lane

SE182HN

Swingate Lane

SE182EP

Barden Street

SE182PT

High Grove

SE182QU

Tuam Road

SE182DN

Edison Grove

SE182RZ

Albatross Street

SE182SD

Timbercroft Lane

SE182PX

Hatton Close

SE182SQ

Cardiff Street

SE182TQ

Hinstock Road

SE182LF

Raymere Gardens

SE182EU

Warland Road

SE182LJ

Flaxton Road

SE182QL

Macoma Road

SE182RT

Plumstead Common Road

SE182JU

Kirkham Street

SE182JB

Swingate Lane

SE182PD

Clothworkers Road

SE182PN

Garland Road

SE182DL

Highmead

SE182QG

Erindale Terrace

SE182QW

Macoma Road

SE182SL

Alabama Street

SE182DR

Camdale Road

SE182ES

Warland Road

SE182SF

Timbercroft Lane

SE182AE

Garland Road

SE182QJ

Macoma Road

SE182SA

Albatross Street

SE182LN

Voce Road

SE182RA

Chelsworth Drive

SE182RU

Garland Road

SE182DP

Combeside

SE182QZ

Tuam Road

SE182JX

Kirkham Street

SE182AJ

Plumstead Common Road

SE182QX

Tuam Road

SE182HR

Thornhill Avenue

SE182JY

Flaxton Road

SE182PU

High Grove

SE182LB

Raymere Gardens

DA163RP

Shooters Hill

SE182LG

Landstead Road

SE182PF

Clothworkers Road

SE182DT

Camdale Road

SE182EN

Kirkham Street

SE182JF

Welton Road

SE182SN

Lucknow Street

SE182JZ

Flaxton Road

SE182JD

Swingate Lane

SE182LQ

Landstead Road

SE182HY

Ancaster Street

SE182PL

Garland Road

SE182QP

Macoma Road

SE182HX

Ancaster Street

SE182ET

Warland Road

SE182RS

Plumstead Common Road

SE182HT

Eastview Avenue

SE182JE

Welton Road

SE182SB

Timbercroft Lane

SE182RY

Nyanza Street

SE182DS

Camdale Road

SE182HS

Thornhill Avenue

SE182RD

Cheriton Drive

SE182HW

Swingate Lane

SE182QN

Macoma Terrace

SE182SH

Alabama Street

SE182PJ

Erindale

SE182PP

Garland Road

SE182HU

Eastview Avenue

SE182LL

Flaxton Road

SE182RG

Chelsworth Drive

SE182LH

Landstead Road

SE182SG

Timbercroft Lane

SE182LD

Raymere Gardens

SE182PY

Hatton Close

SE182DH

Highmead

SE182QQ

Erindale

SE182DQ

Swingate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.