Plaistow
Neighbourhood · 47,616 residents
49Fair
Fair · better than 1 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 100% of schools are rated Good or better by Ofsted
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 22% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Prices are high for local incomes: affordability scores 33, where 60 is typical
- Food & drink scores 33, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Plaistow
Map outline: Approximate — electoral ward boundary, used as the nearest surveyed shape
Is Plaistow a good place to live?
Plaistow scores 49/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for schools (77).
It scores lowest on food & drink (33) and affordability (33).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Plaistow in London, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Plaistow
The summary for Plaistow is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026