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Bethnal Green East

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About

Bethnal Green East is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the borough. It is primarily defined by its housing, consisting of Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and modern apartment developments. The area is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to Queen Mary University of London. Green spaces include Weavers Fields and Meath Gardens, providing local recreational areas.

The ward contains a notable historical legacy tied to the textile industry, reflected in street names like Fashion Street. Roman Road forms a central local market street with independent shops and stalls. The Regent's Canal runs along its western edge, offering a pedestrian and cycle route. The area functions as a residential neighbourhood with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals.

Area overview

On average Bethnal Green East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £68,205 per year. There are 5 schools in Bethnal Green East: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Bethnal Green East is home to around 21,090 people, with a population density of about 17,378 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Bethnal Green East Population
21,090
Population density
17,378 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.06(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.55(+40%)
Shoplifting
21.24(+113%)
Public order
17.21(+155%)
Other theft
15.6(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
7,315
34.68%
British
5,648
26.78%
Other White
2,521
11.95%
African
1,346
6.38%
Other
548
2.6%
Total population: 21,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,585
44.4%
Level 3 (A level)
3,082
18.04%
No qualifications
2,782
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,448
8.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,270
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 17,084

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,025
27.93%
Social rents from council
1,904
26.26%
Other social rented
1,254
17.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,120
15.45%
Owns outright
562
7.75%
Total households: 7,251

Property prices in Bethnal Green East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£717
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £612K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£930,000£613
Semi-Detached2£880,000£775
Terraced20£833,000£929
Flats93£450,000£693

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£817,500
2017£489,000£826,500
2018£419,500£827,500
2019£395,000£637,500
2020£412,500£732,500
2021£410,000£730,000
2022£425,000£894,256
2023£411,000£925,000
2024£432,518£910,000
2025£450,000£855,000
2026£440,000£822,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£729£798
2017£715£809
2018£609£853
2019£601£772
2020£628£863
2021£638£833
2022£663£954
2023£636£929
2024£659£887
2025£697£929
2026£685£893
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green East 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bethnal Green East ward.

Local councillors

Ahmodul Khabir

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Halima Islam

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Syed Tareq Abdullah

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Frequently asked questions about Bethnal Green East

Is Bethnal Green East safe?

Bethnal Green East records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bethnal Green East?

The median sale price in Bethnal Green East is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bethnal Green East?

Bethnal Green East has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bethnal Green East?

Bethnal Green East scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bethnal Green East sits around rank 7,412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bethnal Green East?

The average household income in Bethnal Green East is around £68,205 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bethnal Green East?

Bethnal Green East is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ahmodul Khabir (Aspire), Halima Islam (Aspire) and Syed Tareq Abdullah (Aspire).

All postcodesin Bethnal Green East

E14AJ

Globe Road

E20SB

Smart Street

E20PF

Cyprus Street

E20ET

Cambridge Heath Road

E29JJ

Sewardstone Road

E20QS

Mace Street

E14DS

Globe Road

E14HR

Cephas Street

E20HU

Roman Road

E20HW

Cambridge Heath Road

E14UG

Bellevue Place

E20SG

Palmers Road

E20QU

Mace Street

E14GP

Bradwell Street

E14DH

Bancroft Road

E15QQ

Bethnal Green East

E14DU

Globe Road

E20GA

Bethnal Green East

E14DX

Globe Road

E20NH

Hunslett Street

E14DE

Bancroft Road

E20HL

Cambridge Heath Road

E20HS

Roman Road

E20HF

Cornwall Avenue

E14AB

Cephas Avenue

E20PJ

Bethnal Green East

E20FA

Palmers Road

E20SA

Roman Road

E15QW

Wickford Street

E20PS

Morpeth Street

E20SE

Roman Road

E14DT

Globe Road

E14AS

Cephas Avenue

E14AG

Frimley Way

E14BJ

Mile End Place

E14EP

Massingham Street

E14UJ

Mile End Road

E29JN

Sewardstone Road

E14UZ

Lamplighter Close

E14DF

Bancroft Road

E14AL

Globe Road

E29QD

Old Ford Road

E14BL

Mile End Road

E20QP

Bonner Street

E14HG

Key Close

E29PN

Old Ford Road

E20JZ

Globe Road

E20FZ

Bethnal Green East

E20DD

Palmers Road

E14EH

Carlton Square

E14UA

Vawdrey Close

E20FT

Braintree Street

E20PL

Roman Road

E14TT

Mile End Road

E14EU

Carlyle Mews

E14EJ

Portelet Road

E20PY

Morpeth Street

E29PX

Type Street

E29PB

Victoria Park Square

E20NT

Globe Road

E20NB

Kirkwall Place

E20FG

Cadmium Square

E14EQ

Argyle Road

E14EL

Portelet Road

E20PX

Portman Place

E20JN

Shepton Houses

E14JE

Lang Street

E20LL

Portman Place

E20HN

Cornwall Avenue

E14JR

Mantus Close

E14BQ

Cephas Avenue

E29PF

Victoria Park Square

E20HB

Sceptre Road

E14XG

Cleveland Grove

E20HA

Sceptre Road

E20QA

Meath Crescent

E14ER

Portelet Road

E14AN

Boyton Close

E20QB

Walter Street

E20EY

Cornwall Avenue

E20LE

Bethnal Green East

E14AE

Cephas Street

E20RY

Roman Road

E14DL

Bancroft Road

E20RX

Bethnal Green East

E14HL

Doveton Street

E20QZ

Roman Road

E29PA

Cambridge Heath Road

E14JZ

Rickman Street

E14DD

Moody Street

E29JG

Sewardstone Road

E20TF

Brierly Gardens

E14PA

Mile End Road

E20LG

Portman Place

E20NQ

Kirkwall Place

E20RE

Mace Street

E20JE

Burnham Street

E14GR

Cephas Avenue

E20LQ

Portman Place

E14HQ

Wyllen Close