London E8 area guide
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Is London E8 a good place to live?
In London (E8), recorded crime is 323% above the national average, homes sell for around £770,115 on average, there are 10 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 323% 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
£770,115
Population
62,726
Recorded crime
963.2
Schools
10
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E8 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 24,650) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 E8, 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 (82 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 618/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 27,232
Owned 24% · Social rent 41% · Private rent 33%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E8.
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London E8: frequently asked questions
Is London E8 a good place to live?
In London (E8), recorded crime is 323% above the national average, homes sell for around £770,115 on average, there are 10 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 E8?
Recorded crime in London E8 runs at 963.2 per 1,000 properties, 323% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E8 safe?
Crime in London E8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E8 runs at 963.2 per 1,000 properties, 323% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E8?
Homes in London E8 sell for around £770,115 on average, based on 493 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E8 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 24,650) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E8?
There are 10 schools in London E8 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E8 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in London E8, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E8 a deprived area?
London E8 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).