Is E1 6BS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2642 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E1 6BS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
480
Anti-social behaviour
433
Other theft
384
Shoplifting
366
Theft from the person
284
Public order
158
Burglary
140
Drugs
120

House prices

£447,950

Average price in Tower Hamlets (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 13.3% year on year.

Terraced
£696,816
Semi-detached
£675,369
Detached
£899,832
Flat / maisonette
£429,851

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E1 6BS 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 E1 6BS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E1 6BS on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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