London E2 area guide
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Is London E2 a good place to live?
In London (E2), recorded crime is 144% above the national average, homes sell for around £577,465 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 144% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£577,465
Population
65,569
Recorded crime
555.6
Schools
22
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E2 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 26,310) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 E2, 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 (105 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 508/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 25,763
Owned 20% · Social rent 42% · Private rent 35%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E2.
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London E2: frequently asked questions
Is London E2 a good place to live?
In London (E2), recorded crime is 144% above the national average, homes sell for around £577,465 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 E2?
Recorded crime in London E2 runs at 555.6 per 1,000 properties, 144% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E2 safe?
Crime in London E2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E2 runs at 555.6 per 1,000 properties, 144% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E2?
Homes in London E2 sell for around £577,465 on average, based on 459 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E2 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 26,310) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E2?
There are 22 schools in London E2 (13 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E2 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in London E2, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E2 a deprived area?
London E2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).