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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. Approximately 43.9% 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 3 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 area has 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
43.9%
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

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £499,850 in Bethnal Green Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,429 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£930,000£6,596
Flats23£480,000£7,314
Terraced3£745,000£10,776

10 years median price trend in Bethnal Green Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green Central.

All postcodes in Bethnal Green Central

E15RX

Coventry Road

E15RA

Buckhurst Street

E15QJ

Cambridge Heath Road

E26FG

Witan Street

E15QN

Wickford Street

E14GS

Colebert Avenue

E14AJ

Globe Road

E20DU

Corfield Street

E14JQ

Colebert Avenue

E14HW

Wickford Street

E14JD

Cephas Street

E20EJ

Gales Gardens

E14JR

Mantus Close

E15QT

Buckhurst Street

E14JA

Stothard Street

E14JJ

Amiel Street

E26GQ

Coventry Road

E14HP

Malcolm Road

E15AN

Bethnal Green West

E14DT

Globe Road

E14JF

Cephas Street

E15QL

Doveton Street

E14JY

Pemell Close

E26JX

Birkbeck Street

E26HA

Coventry Road

E26FH

Witan Street

E26GH

Coventry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.