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E5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E5 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £669,614
1yr change ▲ 9.3%
Crime 208% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£669,614

▲ 9.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

133% above national avg

Crime Rate

250.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

208% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

Property Prices in E5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E5 is £669,614, which is 49% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E5 cost 133.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E5 have risen 9.3% 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 £1,700,000 1
Semi-detached £1,349,722 9
Terraced £1,108,991 321
Flat £493,066 891
All types £669,614 1267

5-Year Price History

£637K £651K £666K £681K £696K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E5

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

With 250.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E5 has a crime rate significantly 208% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
71.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
54.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
54.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E5 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Daubeney Primary School Primary Good mi
Millfields Community School Primary Not inspected mi
Southwold Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Nightingale Primary School Primary Good mi
Harrington Hill Primary School Primary Good mi

4

Outstanding

3

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 E5 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E5 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

E5

E5 — LONDON

Area Summary

E5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£669,614, 133% above national average), higher-than-average crime (208% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E5 LONDON

What is the average house price in E5 LONDON?
The average house price in E5 (LONDON) is £669,614, based on 1267 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 133% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.3% over the past year.
Is E5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E5 is above the national average (250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (71.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (54.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E5 LONDON?
The population of E5 (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 E5?
The average broadband download speed in E5 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E5 LONDON?
There are 19 schools in or near E5. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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