Postcode sector · SE18 1

Is Plumstead Common a good place to live?

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In Plumstead Common (SE18 1), recorded crime is 213% above the national average, homes sell for around £368,722 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Plumstead Common SE18 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plumstead Common SE18 1 is rated medium. Around 22.1% of properties (1,412 of 6,390) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £44,425 (177 sales)1996: £45,638 (207 sales)1997: £49,519 (288 sales)1998: £56,544 (275 sales)1999: £64,457 (242 sales)2000: £80,121 (242 sales)2001: £92,909 (276 sales)2002: £115,238 (301 sales)2003: £142,708 (288 sales)2004: £157,698 (276 sales)2005: £173,468 (224 sales)2006: £175,235 (249 sales)2007: £193,171 (266 sales)2008: £193,900 (133 sales)2009: £166,979 (86 sales)2010: £186,797 (84 sales)2011: £175,478 (96 sales)2012: £176,577 (111 sales)2013: £200,838 (124 sales)2014: £239,333 (137 sales)2015: £295,120 (174 sales)2016: £307,447 (125 sales)2017: £316,363 (127 sales)2018: £336,373 (114 sales)2019: £356,891 (133 sales)2020: £338,057 (101 sales)2021: £379,789 (167 sales)2022: £370,578 (132 sales)2023: £363,946 (124 sales)2024: £368,722 (124 sales)2025: £416,685 (118 sales)2026: £397,803 (29 sales) 2026: £397,803 (29 sales) — part year so far £416,685 £44,425 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SE18 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 123 crimesSep 24: 171 crimesOct 24: 192 crimesNov 24: 162 crimesDec 24: 147 crimesJan 25: 151 crimesFeb 25: 149 crimesMar 25: 144 crimesApr 25: 187 crimesMay 25: 172 crimesJun 25: 171 crimesJul 25: 179 crimesAug 25: 159 crimesSep 25: 156 crimesOct 25: 188 crimesNov 25: 196 crimesDec 25: 190 crimesJan 26: 177 crimesFeb 26: 158 crimesMar 26: 195 crimesApr 26: 165 crimes Apr 26: 165 crimes 196 123 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SE18 1 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 168/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
35
One-person households
27%
Households with children
37%
Households
7,866

Owned 35% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 32%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE18 1.

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Plumstead Common SE18 1: frequently asked questions

Is Plumstead Common SE18 1 a good place to live?

In Plumstead Common (SE18 1), recorded crime is 213% above the national average, homes sell for around £368,722 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Plumstead Common SE18 1?

Recorded crime in Plumstead Common SE18 1 runs at 837.6 per 1,000 properties, 213% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Plumstead Common SE18 1 safe?

Crime in Plumstead Common SE18 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Plumstead Common SE18 1 runs at 837.6 per 1,000 properties, 213% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Plumstead Common SE18 1?

Homes in Plumstead Common SE18 1 sell for around £368,722 on average, based on 124 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Plumstead Common SE18 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Plumstead Common SE18 1 is rated medium. Around 22.1% of properties (1,412 of 6,390) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Plumstead Common SE18 1?

There are 4 schools in Plumstead Common SE18 1 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Plumstead Common SE18 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Plumstead Common SE18 1, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Plumstead Common SE18 1 a deprived area?

Plumstead Common SE18 1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).