London E16 area guide
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Is London E16 a good place to live?
In London (E16), recorded crime is 232% above the national average, homes sell for around £494,675 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (11 of 11 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 232% 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
£494,675
Population
75,314
Recorded crime
757.1
Schools
20
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E16 is rated high. Around 62.4% of properties (20,653 of 33,091) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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 E16, 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 (148 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 637/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 27,871
Owned 24% · Social rent 33% · Private rent 39%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E16.
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London E16: frequently asked questions
Is London E16 a good place to live?
In London (E16), recorded crime is 232% above the national average, homes sell for around £494,675 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (11 of 11 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E16?
Recorded crime in London E16 runs at 757.1 per 1,000 properties, 232% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E16 safe?
Crime in London E16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E16 runs at 757.1 per 1,000 properties, 232% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E16?
Homes in London E16 sell for around £494,675 on average, based on 1,006 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E16 is rated high. Around 62.4% of properties (20,653 of 33,091) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E16?
There are 20 schools in London E16 (12 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E16 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in London E16, 11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E16 a deprived area?
London E16 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).