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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 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.1% 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 £68,208 per year. There are 11 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 area has good public transport connectivity. Bethnal Green East is home to around 21,090 people, with a population density of about 17,378.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.1%
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
63.21(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.53(+60%)
Shoplifting
21.67(+114%)
Public order
17.4(+161%)
Other theft
16.74(+44%)
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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£930,000
Flats79£462,000
Semi-Detached1£1,150,000
Terraced15£810,000

10 years median price trend in Bethnal Green East

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

All postcodes in Bethnal Green East

E14TU

Cleveland Way

E20PH

Bacton Street

E14GP

Bradwell Street

E14UJ

Mile End Road

E15QJ

Cambridge Heath Road

E20SE

Roman Road

E14AJ

Globe Road

E14DY

Globe Road

E14JP

Colebert Avenue

E14UE

Queens Terrace

E29JJ

Sewardstone Road

E29PH

The Terrace

E14AU

Cephas Street

E14BB

Coopers Close

E14FF

Cephas Avenue

E14NT

Mile End Road

E20HR

Roman Road

E20NB

Kirkwall Place

E14AF

Nicholas Road

E14AZ

Nicholas Road

E14DL

Bancroft Road

E14EP

Massingham Street

E14GA

Bancroft Road

E14JZ

Rickman Street

E20HJ

Roman Road

E20RB

Mace Street

E20JQ

Sugar Loaf Walk

E29PX

Type Street

E14BP

Grantley Street

E14GU

Bethnal Green East

E14HJ

Wyllen Close

E14XL

Cleveland Grove

E20FZ

Bethnal Green East

E29QB

Old Ford Road

E20LF

Hadleigh Street

E20QB

Walter Street

E20JU

Sceptre Road

E20PU

Bullards Place

E20QF

Meath Crescent

E14ED

Harpley Square

E14EL

Portelet Road

E14EX

Colmar Close

E14JB

Colebert Avenue

E20LN

Globe Road

E20QD

Warley Street

E14EQ

Argyle Road

E20RR

Knottisford Street

E29PY

Mace Street

E14DA

Longnor Road

E14DE

Bancroft Road

E14DQ

Bancroft Road

E14ES

Harpley Square

E29PN

Old Ford Road

E14EW

Massingham Street

E14JJ

Amiel Street

E14JW

Stannard Cottages

E14QA

Bethnal Green East

E20DG

Palmers Road

E20GD

Bethnal Green East

E20PJ

Bethnal Green East

E14AR

Cephas Avenue

E14BW

Bancroft Road

E14ER

Portelet Road

E14ET

Bancroft Road

E14GT

Bradwell Street

E20PF

Cyprus Street

E14AQ

Mile End Road

E20LX

Bethnal Green East

E20QU

Mace Street

E20RF

Mace Street

E20EU

Malcolm Place

E20SF

Palmers Road

E20SX

Palmers Road

E20SY

Palmers Road

E29PG

Victoria Park Square

E14AD

The Tanneries

E14BL

Mile End Road

E20QS

Mace Street

E20SU

Twig Folly Close

E14AP

Osier Street

E20LJ

Globe Road

E20NN

Cyprus Street

E20TE

Brierly Gardens

E29NZ

Victoria Park Square

E14LA

Rickman Street

E14NP

Bethnal Green East

E20RE

Mace Street

E29JG

Sewardstone Road

E14DB

Longnor Road

E14HT

Nicholas Road

E14LB

Globe Road

E20JZ

Globe Road

E29JN

Sewardstone Road

E20JL

Welwyn Street

E20JG

Globe Road

E20RU

Usk Street

E20SP

Palmers Road

E29PR

Old Ford Road

E14AA

Mile End Road

E14DU

Globe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.