Living in E98: Liveability Score 77/100
Tower Hamlets, London
Last updated 25 June 2026
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E98 scores 77 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Broadly acceptable environment, though air quality may be a factor.
Services
29% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Healthcare provision is rated well above average by CQC. 9 GP surgeries and 20 hospital facilities serve the area.
91% gigabit coverage; 92% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
No official data available for this category.
Band D council tax £1,838/year. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Excellent public transport: well connected by rail, tube, and/or bus.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 4,453 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
E98 covers 56 active postcodes in Tower Hamlets, London.
Frequently asked questions
Is E98 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for E98 at this time.
What are the schools like in E98?
Schools in E98 score 99/100. 29% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in E98?
Broadband in E98 scores 56/100. 91% gigabit coverage; 92% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does E98 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include E1W, EC3N, E1. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for E98?
E98 scores 77/100, rated "Good", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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