Is E17 5BT a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

628 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E17 5BT. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
189
Anti-social behaviour
172
Vehicle crime
70
Other theft
50
Drugs
31
Public order
28
Burglary
25
Theft from the person
23

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 E17 5BT 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 E17 5BT on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E17 5BT on Check Food Hygiene

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