London E1 area guide
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Is London E1 a good place to live?
In London (E1), recorded crime is 186% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,187,317 on average, there are 41 schools in the area (13 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 186% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£1,187,317
Population
111,100
Recorded crime
651.1
Schools
41
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in London E1
London E1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~49,589 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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)
Annual sold price in E1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (98 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 951/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 38,519
Owned 19% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 40%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E1.
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London E1: frequently asked questions
Is London E1 a good place to live?
In London (E1), recorded crime is 186% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,187,317 on average, there are 41 schools in the area (13 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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 London E1?
Recorded crime in London E1 runs at 651.1 per 1,000 properties, 186% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E1 safe?
Crime in London E1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E1 runs at 651.1 per 1,000 properties, 186% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E1?
Homes in London E1 sell for around £1,187,317 on average, based on 541 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E1 at risk of flooding?
London E1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~49,589 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London E1?
There are 41 schools in London E1 (19 primary, 7 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E1 any good?
Of the 13 Ofsted-rated schools in London E1, 13 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E1 a deprived area?
London E1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).