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E1

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E1 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £731,658
1yr change ▼ 44.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 6 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£731,658

▼ 44.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

155% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

41 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

Property Prices in E1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E1 is £731,658, which is 44% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E1 cost 154.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E1 have fallen 44.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,190,000 2
Semi-detached £1,925,000 2
Terraced £865,264 134
Flat £513,208 1408
All types £731,658 1645

5-Year Price History

£572K £688K £804K £920K £1036K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
122.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
22.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
101.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
140.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E1 has 41 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Alice Model Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
London East Alternative Provision Other Outstanding mi
Ben Jonson Primary School Primary Good mi
Blue Gate Fields Junior School Primary Good mi
John Scurr Primary School Primary Good mi

6

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

266,758

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
41.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E1 are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E1 is collected by Hackney. The Band D rate is £1,773/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

E1

E1 — LONDON

Area Summary

E1 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£731,658, 155% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), strong school provision (6 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E1 LONDON

What is the average house price in E1 LONDON?
The average house price in E1 (LONDON) is £731,658, based on 1645 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 155% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 44.8% over the past year.
Is E1 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (122.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (101.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E1 LONDON?
The population of E1 (LONDON) is approximately 266,758 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 41% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E1?
The average broadband download speed in E1 is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E1 LONDON?
There are 41 schools in or near E1. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 6 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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