London E5 area guide
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Is London E5 a good place to live?
In London (E5), recorded crime is 191% above the national average, homes sell for around £636,381 on average, there are 19 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 191% 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
£636,381
Population
70,277
Recorded crime
663.2
Schools
19
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E5 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (2,189 of 22,339) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 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 E5, 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 (89 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 440/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 26,465
Owned 28% · Social rent 40% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E5.
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London E5: frequently asked questions
Is London E5 a good place to live?
In London (E5), recorded crime is 191% above the national average, homes sell for around £636,381 on average, there are 19 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E5?
Recorded crime in London E5 runs at 663.2 per 1,000 properties, 191% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E5 safe?
Crime in London E5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E5 runs at 663.2 per 1,000 properties, 191% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E5?
Homes in London E5 sell for around £636,381 on average, based on 442 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E5 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (2,189 of 22,339) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E5?
There are 19 schools in London E5 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E5 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in London E5, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E5 a deprived area?
London E5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).