Postcode sector · E4 9

London E4 9 area guide

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Is London E4 9 a good place to live?

In London (E4 9), recorded crime is 58% above the national average, homes sell for around £550,298 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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).

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
£550,298
from 218 sales
Population
29,937
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
421.7
per 1,000 · +58% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London E4 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E4 9 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (256 of 8,522) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 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 average (mean) sold price in E4 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 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 E4 9 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 36%
Households: 11,212

Owned 65% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for E4 9.

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London E4 9: frequently asked questions

Is London E4 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London E4 9?

Recorded crime in London E4 9 runs at 421.7 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London E4 9 safe?

Crime in London E4 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E4 9 runs at 421.7 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London E4 9?

Homes in London E4 9 sell for around £550,298 on average, based on 218 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London E4 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E4 9 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (256 of 8,522) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London E4 9?

There are 5 schools in London E4 9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London E4 9 a deprived area?

London E4 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).