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E3

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E3 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £534,494
1yr change ▲ 9.1%
Crime 218% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£534,494

▲ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

86% above national avg

Crime Rate

258.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

218% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

317 Mbps

Property Prices in E3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E3 is £534,494, which is 59% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E3 cost 86.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E3 have risen 9.1% 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 £1,150,000 1
Semi-detached £846,071 7
Terraced £918,249 220
Flat £414,663 1639
All types £534,494 1938

5-Year Price History

£513K £528K £543K £558K £573K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E3

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

With 258.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E3 has a crime rate significantly 218% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
79.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
12.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
58.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
46.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E3 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Childrens House Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Old Palace Primary School Primary Good mi
Chisenhale Primary School Primary Good mi
Marner Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Olga Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

4

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 E3 are 317.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E3 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

E3

E3 — LONDON

Area Summary

E3 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£534,494, 86% above national average), higher-than-average crime (218% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (317 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E3 LONDON

What is the average house price in E3 LONDON?
The average house price in E3 (LONDON) is £534,494, based on 1938 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 86% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.1% over the past year.
Is E3 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E3 is above the national average (258.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (58.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E3 LONDON?
The population of E3 (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 E3?
The average broadband download speed in E3 is 317 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E3 LONDON?
There are 22 schools in or near E3. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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