London E4 area guide
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Is London E4 a good place to live?
In London (E4), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,607 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (10 of 10 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 99% 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
£538,607
Population
75,163
Recorded crime
453.6
Schools
21
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E4 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (1,748 of 29,471) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 840 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 E4, 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 (155 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 415/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 28,497
Owned 63% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E4.
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London E4: frequently asked questions
Is London E4 a good place to live?
In London (E4), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,607 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (10 of 10 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E4?
Recorded crime in London E4 runs at 453.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E4 safe?
Crime in London E4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E4 runs at 453.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E4?
Homes in London E4 sell for around £538,607 on average, based on 745 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E4 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (1,748 of 29,471) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 840 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E4?
There are 21 schools in London E4 (12 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E4 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in London E4, 10 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E4 a deprived area?
London E4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).