London E20 area guide
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Is London E20 a good place to live?
In London (E20), recorded crime is 722% above the national average, homes sell for around £903,687 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 722% above average
- 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
£903,687
Population
25,794
Recorded crime
1872.8
Schools
2
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London E20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E20 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (116 of 7,398) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 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 (2007–2026)
Annual sold price in E20, 2007–2026 — 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 (13 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E20 (May 24–Jun 26, average 406/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 9,544
Owned 22% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E20.
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London E20: frequently asked questions
Is London E20 a good place to live?
In London (E20), recorded crime is 722% above the national average, homes sell for around £903,687 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London E20?
Recorded crime in London E20 runs at 1872.8 per 1,000 properties, 722% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London E20 safe?
Crime in London E20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London E20 runs at 1872.8 per 1,000 properties, 722% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London E20?
Homes in London E20 sell for around £903,687 on average, based on 56 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London E20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E20 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (116 of 7,398) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London E20?
There are 2 schools in London E20 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London E20 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London E20, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London E20 a deprived area?
London E20 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).