Is E7 9EL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1304 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E7 9EL. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
382
Violence & sexual offences
296
Shoplifting
191
Vehicle crime
113
Other theft
74
Public order
55
Theft from the person
50
Drugs
39

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 E7 9EL 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 E7 9EL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E7 9EL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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