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Residents fear Plumstead is becoming a ‘ghetto’ after HMOs in Greenwich double in one year

Published 23 August 2026, 5:15pm

Plumstead residents have complained their area is becoming a “ghetto” following a rapid increase of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Those living in the area of Greenwich claim there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour and crime over the last few years, and they have…

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