Is E17 8XE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1024 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E17 8XE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
302
Anti-social behaviour
295
Other theft
84
Vehicle crime
73
Public order
52
Drugs
48
Theft from the person
42
Burglary
38

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 8XE 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 8XE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E17 8XE on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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