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E2

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E2 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £619,638
1yr change ▲ 1.5%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£619,638

▲ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

116% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

321 Mbps

Property Prices in E2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E2 is £619,638, which is 53% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E2 cost 115.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E2 have risen 1.5% 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 £1,800,000 2
Semi-detached £985,000 2
Terraced £976,955 128
Flat £524,479 962
All types £619,638 1177

5-Year Price History

£582K £610K £639K £668K £696K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E2

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E2 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
121.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
22.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
93.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
135.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E2 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Sebright School Primary Not inspected mi
Columbia Market Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Bonner Primary School Primary Good mi
Globe Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hague Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

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 E2 are 321.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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321.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E2 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

E2

E2 — LONDON

Area Summary

E2 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£619,638, 116% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (321 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E2 LONDON

What is the average house price in E2 LONDON?
The average house price in E2 (LONDON) is £619,638, based on 1177 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 116% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.
Is E2 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E2 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 (121.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (93.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E2 LONDON?
The population of E2 (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 E2?
The average broadband download speed in E2 is 321 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E2 LONDON?
There are 22 schools in or near E2. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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