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Bethnal Green Central

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About

Bethnal Green Central is a densely built residential district with a mix of Victorian and post-war housing. The area is defined by its terraced streets and several large public housing estates. Green space is provided by Weavers Fields, a park with sports facilities and a playground.

The area's history is marked by the local underground station, which served as a public air-raid shelter during the Second World War. Bethnal Green Central remains a functional neighbourhood, with a high street offering everyday shops and market stalls catering to local needs.

Area overview

On average Bethnal Green Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 44% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethnal Green Central is £67,052 per year. There are 2 schools in Bethnal Green Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Bethnal Green Central is home to around 7,496 people, with a population density of about 21,860.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Bethnal Green Central Population
7,496
Population density
21,860.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
38.02(+281%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.35(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.15(+27%)
Public order
9.07(+34%)
Other theft
8.67(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,561
47.52%
British
1,385
18.48%
Other White
708
9.45%
African
344
4.59%
Chinese
257
3.43%
Total population: 7,494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,535
42.55%
No qualifications
1,168
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
819
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
545
9.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,957

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
742
29.4%
Social rents from council
733
29.04%
Other social rented
468
18.54%
Owns with a mortgage
321
12.72%
Owns outright
149
5.9%
Total households: 2,524

Property prices in Bethnal Green Central

Median price£475,856
Price per sq ft£699
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £654K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £475,856 (about £699 per square foot) in Bethnal Green Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,429 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£930,000£613
Terraced4£735,000£979
Flats21£450,000£654

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£401,750£729,500
2017£465,750£671,000
2018£465,000£657,500
2019£383,000£725,000
2020£461,500£630,000
2021£450,000£640,000
2022£455,000£747,500
2023£450,000£990,000
2024£400,000£720,000
2025£485,000£745,000
2026£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£579£761
2017£751£706
2018£680£784
2019£656£910
2020£627£745
2021£679£803
2022£629£991
2023£712£920
2024£720£883
2025£704£956
2026£523
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.