Postcode sector · E18 2

London E18 2 area guide

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Is London E18 2 a good place to live?

In London (E18 2), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £684,946 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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
£684,946
from 193 sales
Population
15,946
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
156.1
per 1,000 · -42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
87%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London E18 2

London E18 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,426 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 average (mean) sold price in E18 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (40 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 E18 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 6,941

Owned 55% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for E18 2.

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London E18 2: frequently asked questions

Is London E18 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London E18 2?

Recorded crime in London E18 2 runs at 156.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London E18 2 safe?

Crime in London E18 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London E18 2 runs at 156.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London E18 2?

Homes in London E18 2 sell for around £684,946 on average, based on 193 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London E18 2 at risk of flooding?

London E18 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,426 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London E18 2?

There are 4 schools in London E18 2 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London E18 2 a deprived area?

London E18 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).