Is E17 8AE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

780 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E17 8AE. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
237
Violence & sexual offences
214
Other theft
57
Vehicle crime
57
Drugs
39
Burglary
37
Public order
35
Theft from the person
33

House prices

£522,743

Average price in Waltham Forest (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.5% year on year.

Terraced
£614,943
Semi-detached
£793,860
Detached
£1,030,597
Flat / maisonette
£386,670

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E17 8AE 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 8AE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E17 8AE on Check Food Hygiene

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