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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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
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

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Plumstead South area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £650,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats3£210,000£5,588
Semi-Detached12£467,500£5,849
Terraced25£445,000£5,455

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

SE182JD

Swingate Lane

SE182LD

Raymere Gardens

SE182RY

Nyanza Street

SE182EY

Flaxton Road

SE182EU

Warland Road

SE182SR

Alabama Street

SE182JE

Welton Road

SE182JY

Flaxton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.