Area guide · Greater-london

Plumstead Common, Greater-london

has 2,179 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 66 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £167,068 across 9,933 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.5% year-on-year.

2,179Homes
£167,068+2.5%Median price
66Avg EPC score
37Median age
5,565Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

  • Population

    5,565

  • Households

    2,203

  • Median age

    37.4

Age bands

65+ 13%0-15 20%16-24 10%25-44 31%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

Asian 14%Black 18%Mixed 6%Other 5%White 56%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 29%Semi 2%Detached 1%Terraced 68%

Build age

Pre 1900 10%1900 1944 74%1945 1999 15%2000 Plus 1%

Energy efficiency · avg score 66

A
0%
B
1%
C
38%
D
55%
E
5%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 55%Social 20%Private Rent 26%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £167,068▲

  • Avg price

    £196,860

  • Sales

    9,933

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 4)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    751▲

By crime type

Drugs 8%Other Theft 11%Public Order 11%Vehicle Crime 16%Anti-Social Behaviour 16%Violence And Sexual Offences 38%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    99.6%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    99.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    99%

  • Bus stops

    10

  • EV chargers

    286

Nearest rail station: Plumstead Rail Station (1.11 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    6.3 m

  • Air NO₂

    15.3531 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.0289 µg/m³

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: The Serpentine - Hyde Park — rated Sufficient (18.12 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    1

Listed buildings

  • Remains Of Former Windmill At Back Of Old Mill Public House · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    5

  • Avg FSM %

    19.9%

  • Childcare providers

    7

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (11.11 km)

Streets

Streets in Plumstead Common

About

About property data in Plumstead Common

The population here is approximately 5,565, with a median age of 37. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 1 listed building. There were 751 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 20.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 4. This area covers 46 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Plumstead Common?

The average house price in Plumstead Common is £167,068, based on 9,933 recent sales. Prices are up 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Plumstead Common a good place to live?

Plumstead Common is in the 4th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Plumstead Common in a flood zone?

Plumstead Common is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Plumstead Common?

There were 751 recorded crimes in Plumstead Common in the last 12 months, up 20.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Plumstead Common?

The average EPC score in Plumstead Common is 66, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).