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E4

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E4 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £538,925
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 21% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£538,925

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

88% above national avg

Crime Rate

64.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

21% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in E4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E4 is £538,925, which is 59% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E4 cost 87.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E4 have risen 1.9% 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 £943,687 61
Semi-detached £675,953 508
Terraced £559,406 848
Flat £317,236 607
All types £538,925 2092

5-Year Price History

£523K £530K £538K £545K £552K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E4

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

With 64.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E4 has a crime rate well 21% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E4 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chase Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Whitehall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Handsworth Primary School Primary Good mi
Parkside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chingford CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,451

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E4 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E4 is collected by Epping Forest. The Band D rate is £2,002/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

E4

E4 — LONDON

Area Summary

E4 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£538,925, 88% above national average), low crime (21% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E4 LONDON

What is the average house price in E4 LONDON?
The average house price in E4 (LONDON) is £538,925, based on 2092 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 88% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is E4 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E4 is significantly below the national average (64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E4 LONDON?
The population of E4 (LONDON) is approximately 137,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E4?
The average broadband download speed in E4 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E4 LONDON?
There are 21 schools in or near E4. 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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