Postcode sector · E17 8

London E17 8 area guide

191 postcodes · 191 postcodes

Is London E17 8 a good place to live?

In London (E17 8), recorded crime is 49% above the national average, homes sell for around £505,837 on average, there are 8 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£505,837
from 191 sales
Population
32,266
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
397.9
per 1,000 · +49% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
6 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
17.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London E17 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E17 8 is rated high. Around 17.8% of properties (1,106 of 6,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 250 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in E17 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in E17 8 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 78/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 11,674

Owned 44% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for E17 8.

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London E17 8: frequently asked questions

Is London E17 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London E17 8?

Recorded crime in London E17 8 runs at 397.9 per 1,000 properties, 49% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London E17 8 safe?

Crime in London E17 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E17 8 runs at 397.9 per 1,000 properties, 49% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London E17 8?

Homes in London E17 8 sell for around £505,837 on average, based on 191 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London E17 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E17 8 is rated high. Around 17.8% of properties (1,106 of 6,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 250 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London E17 8?

There are 8 schools in London E17 8 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London E17 8 a deprived area?

London E17 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).