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Plaistow

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA+
amenitiesA+
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £435,000

  • all dwelling types£435,000
  • detached house prices£1,025,227
  • terraced house prices£499,091
  • semi-detached house prices£661,841
  • flats and maisonettes prices£347,273

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 53

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksNo car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Plaistow a nice place to live?
A: Plaistow is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Q: How safe is Plaistow?
A: Plaistow has a below average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 53 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 29% below the national average, and 25% below the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Plaistow?
A: Plaistow has 47 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Burnt Ash Primary School, La Fontaine Academy, Highfield Infants' School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Scotts Park Primary School and Parish Church of England Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Plaistow?
A: The majority of residents in Plaistow identify as White (British) (59%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (76%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.