London E3 area guide
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Is London E3 a good place to live?
In London (E3), recorded crime is 171% above the national average, homes sell for around £524,760 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 171% 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
£524,760
Population
85,928
Recorded crime
617.4
Schools
22
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E3 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (935 of 30,474) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 577 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 E3, 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 (159 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 643/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 32,109
Owned 25% · Social rent 40% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E3.
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London E3: frequently asked questions
Is London E3 a good place to live?
In London (E3), recorded crime is 171% above the national average, homes sell for around £524,760 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 E3?
Recorded crime in London E3 runs at 617.4 per 1,000 properties, 171% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E3 safe?
Crime in London E3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E3 runs at 617.4 per 1,000 properties, 171% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E3?
Homes in London E3 sell for around £524,760 on average, based on 739 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E3 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (935 of 30,474) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 577 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E3?
There are 22 schools in London E3 (11 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E3 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in London E3, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E3 a deprived area?
London E3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).