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E16

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E16 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £497,138
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 115% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£497,138

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

73% above national avg

Crime Rate

174.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

115% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

329 Mbps

Property Prices in E16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E16 is £497,138, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E16 cost 73.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E16 have fallen 3.9% 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 £535,000 3
Semi-detached £434,677 32
Terraced £450,072 277
Flat £474,381 2140
All types £497,138 2536

5-Year Price History

£476K £487K £498K £509K £520K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E16

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

With 174.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E16 has a crime rate significantly 115% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
48.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
18.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
31.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
39.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E16 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Edith Kerrison Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Keir Hardie Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Star Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Calverton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's Primary School Primary Good mi

4

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

374,523

Population

57

Median Age

18%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
18.0%
Private rent
36.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E16 are 329.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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329.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E16 is collected by Newham. The Band D rate is £1,628/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

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E16 — LONDON

Area Summary

E16 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£497,138, 73% above national average), higher-than-average crime (115% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (329 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E16 LONDON

What is the average house price in E16 LONDON?
The average house price in E16 (LONDON) is £497,138, based on 2536 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 73% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is E16 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E16 is above the national average (174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (31.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E16 LONDON?
The population of E16 (LONDON) is approximately 374,523 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 18% of homes are owner-occupied, 36% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E16?
The average broadband download speed in E16 is 329 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E16 LONDON?
There are 20 schools in or near E16. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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