Postcode sector · E5 9

London E5 9 area guide

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Is London E5 9 a good place to live?

In London (E5 9), recorded crime is 118% above the national average, homes sell for around £531,444 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, 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).

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
£531,444
from 144 sales
Population
37,453
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
583.3
per 1,000 · +118% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
81%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
10.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London E5 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E5 9 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (752 of 7,410) 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 average (mean) sold price in E5 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 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 E5 9 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 141/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 31
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 37%
Households: 13,218

Owned 28% · Social rent 37% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for E5 9.

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London E5 9: frequently asked questions

Is London E5 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London E5 9?

Recorded crime in London E5 9 runs at 583.3 per 1,000 properties, 118% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London E5 9 safe?

Crime in London E5 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E5 9 runs at 583.3 per 1,000 properties, 118% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London E5 9?

Homes in London E5 9 sell for around £531,444 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London E5 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E5 9 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (752 of 7,410) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London E5 9?

There are 7 schools in London E5 9 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London E5 9 a deprived area?

London E5 9 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).