Is E10 5LY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

776 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E10 5LY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
233
Anti-social behaviour
213
Other theft
65
Vehicle crime
64
Drugs
46
Shoplifting
37
Public order
35
Theft from the person
30

House prices

£529,102

Average price in Waltham Forest (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.8% year on year.

Terraced
£624,560
Semi-detached
£804,982
Detached
£1,045,867
Flat / maisonette
£389,823

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E10 5LY specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near E10 5LY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E10 5LY on Check Food Hygiene

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