London E18 area guide
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Is London E18 a good place to live?
In London (E18), recorded crime is 83% above the national average, homes sell for around £663,908 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 83% above average
- D Floodmedium 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
£663,908
Population
25,111
Recorded crime
418.0
Schools
7
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in London E18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E18 is rated medium. Around 3.9% of properties (374 of 9,481) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 179 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 E18, 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 (64 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E18 (Aug 24–Jun 26, average 146/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 10,421
Owned 58% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E18.
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London E18: frequently asked questions
Is London E18 a good place to live?
In London (E18), recorded crime is 83% above the national average, homes sell for around £663,908 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E18?
Recorded crime in London E18 runs at 418.0 per 1,000 properties, 83% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E18 safe?
Crime in London E18 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E18 runs at 418.0 per 1,000 properties, 83% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E18?
Homes in London E18 sell for around £663,908 on average, based on 323 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E18 is rated medium. Around 3.9% of properties (374 of 9,481) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 179 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E18?
There are 7 schools in London E18 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E18 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London E18, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E18 a deprived area?
London E18 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).