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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 2 schools in Plumstead South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
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
24.01(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.32(-43%)
Vehicle crime
12.32(+31%)
Shoplifting
9.48(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+30%)
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

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£515
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £500K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £515 per square foot) in Plumstead South area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £650,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£465,000£551
Terraced28£450,000£506
Detached1£404,000£569
Flats3£210,000£519

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,000£362,500£355,000
2017£299,000£369,250£370,000
2018£244,000£357,500£360,500
2019£259,000£385,000£350,000
2020£263,998£380,000£389,000
2021£268,500£435,000£400,000
2022£295,000£452,500£440,000
2023£270,000£432,500£430,000
2024£250,000£440,000£425,000
2025£251,000£435,000£425,000
2026£210,000£474,995£442,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418£397£417
2017£509£442£394
2018£354£440£420
2019£436£417£448
2020£315£425£415
2021£359£465£441
2022£397£530£495
2023£411£463£471
2024£474£482£482
2025£459£520£522
2026£519£519£496
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead South 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.

Frequently asked questions about Plumstead South

Is Plumstead South safe?

Plumstead South records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plumstead South?

The median sale price in Plumstead South is £440,000 (about £515 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Plumstead South?

Plumstead South has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Plumstead South?

Plumstead South scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plumstead South sits around rank 12,634 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 South?

The average household income in Plumstead South is around £66,225 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Plumstead South

SE182SJ

Alabama Street

SE182EN

Kirkham Street

SE182SN

Lucknow Street

SE182QQ

Erindale

SE182RT

Plumstead Common Road

SE182LA

Flaxton Road

SE182BZ

Swingate Lane

SE182JA

Duncroft

SE182RG

Chelsworth Drive

SE182DW

Edison Grove

SE182DT

Camdale Road

SE182QE

Plumstead Common

SE182DS

Camdale Road

SE182PF

Clothworkers Road

SE182QP

Macoma Road

SE182PE

Acland Close

SE182PU

High Grove

SE182RA

Chelsworth Drive

SE182HN

Swingate Lane

SE182HZ

Duncroft

SE182SP

Pegwell Street

SE182SH

Alabama Street

SE182PL

Garland Road

SE182DR

Camdale Road

SE182LE

Doran Grove

SE182QN

Macoma Terrace

SE182PD

Clothworkers Road

SE182RE

Cheriton Drive

SE182QW

Macoma Road

SE182PQ

Pendrell Street

SE182QU

Tuam Road

SE182LF

Raymere Gardens

SE182EX

Warland Road

SE182JB

Swingate Lane

SE182LH

Landstead Road

SE182JX

Kirkham Street

SE182HU

Eastview Avenue

SE182RD

Cheriton Drive

SE182ST

Mountbatten Close

SE182TQ

Hinstock Road

SE182QG

Erindale Terrace

SE182SA

Albatross Street

SE182HR

Thornhill Avenue

SE182SL

Alabama Street

SE182QX

Tuam Road

SE182SQ

Cardiff Street

SE182PX

Hatton Close

SE182PN

Garland Road

SE182QH

Erindale

SE182LQ

Landstead Road

SE182LL

Flaxton Road

SE182PY

Hatton Close

SE182SF

Timbercroft Lane

SE182SE

Timbercroft Lane

SE182HS

Thornhill Avenue

SE182QL

Macoma Road

SE182DJ

Highmead

SE182RF

St Merryn Close

SE182DH

Highmead

SE182DQ

Swingate Lane

SE182LB

Raymere Gardens

SE182HX

Ancaster Street

SE182ER

Flaxton Road

SE182SD

Timbercroft Lane

SE182AJ

Plumstead Common Road

SE182DL

Highmead

SE182LN

Voce Road

SE182PH

Pendrell Street

SE182SG

Timbercroft Lane

SE182QZ

Tuam Road

SE182AE

Garland Road

SE182QY

Tuam Road

SE182DP

Combeside

SE182JZ

Flaxton Road

SE182ES

Warland Road

SE182HP

Irwin Avenue

SE182ET

Warland Road

SE182HT

Eastview Avenue

SE182RZ

Albatross Street

DA163RP

Shooters Hill

SE182SW

Alabama Street

SE182JU

Kirkham Street

SE182HW

Swingate Lane

SE182DN

Edison Grove

SE182LW

Voce Road

SE182QJ

Macoma Road

SE182SB

Timbercroft Lane

SE182EP

Barden Street

SE182AL

Flora Mews

SE182PJ

Erindale

SE182RU

Garland Road

SE182PS

High Grove

SE182LG

Landstead Road

SE182PP

Garland Road

SE182RS

Plumstead Common Road

SE182PT

High Grove

SE182JF

Welton Road

SE182HY

Ancaster Street

SE182EW

Flaxton Road

SE182LJ

Flaxton Road