London E17 area guide
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Is London E17 a good place to live?
In London (E17), recorded crime is 167% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,194 on average, there are 40 schools in the area (8 of 9 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 167% above average
- A Schools89% 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
£538,194
Population
129,620
Recorded crime
608.6
Schools
40
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E17 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (3,087 of 52,821) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,105 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 E17, 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 (276 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E17 (May 24–Jun 26, average 978/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 47,951
Owned 46% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E17.
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London E17: frequently asked questions
Is London E17 a good place to live?
In London (E17), recorded crime is 167% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,194 on average, there are 40 schools in the area (8 of 9 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 E17?
Recorded crime in London E17 runs at 608.6 per 1,000 properties, 167% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E17 safe?
Crime in London E17 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E17 runs at 608.6 per 1,000 properties, 167% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E17?
Homes in London E17 sell for around £538,194 on average, based on 1,469 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E17 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (3,087 of 52,821) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,105 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E17?
There are 40 schools in London E17 (24 primary, 7 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E17 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in London E17, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E17 a deprived area?
London E17 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).