Is E4 8LB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

313 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E4 8LB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
88
Violence & sexual offences
81
Vehicle crime
46
Other theft
26
Shoplifting
24
Public order
13
Burglary
12
Drugs
11

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 E4 8LB 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 E4 8LB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E4 8LB on Check Food Hygiene

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