London E1W area guide
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Is London E1W a good place to live?
In London (E1W), recorded crime is 176% above the national average, homes sell for around £868,023 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 176% above average
- E Floodhigh 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
£868,023
Population
25,760
Recorded crime
628.2
Schools
3
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E1W
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E1W is rated high. Around 51.4% of properties (4,508 of 8,769) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 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 sold price in E1W, 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 (39 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E1W (May 24–Jun 26, average 253/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 10,530
Owned 28% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 42%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E1W.
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London E1W: frequently asked questions
Is London E1W a good place to live?
In London (E1W), recorded crime is 176% above the national average, homes sell for around £868,023 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E1W?
Recorded crime in London E1W runs at 628.2 per 1,000 properties, 176% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E1W safe?
Crime in London E1W is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E1W runs at 628.2 per 1,000 properties, 176% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E1W?
Homes in London E1W sell for around £868,023 on average, based on 242 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E1W at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E1W is rated high. Around 51.4% of properties (4,508 of 8,769) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E1W?
There are 3 schools in London E1W (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E1W any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London E1W, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E1W a deprived area?
London E1W sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).