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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. 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
157
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
63.06(+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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,285,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£930,000£6,596
Flats86£450,000£7,440
Semi-Detached1£1,150,000£9,583
Terraced19£836,000£10,000

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

E14AW

Osier Street

E14BP

Grantley Street

E14EG

Alderney Road

E29JW

Sewardstone Road

E20LP

Digby Street

E14JH

Hadleigh Close

E29PQ

Victoria Park Square

E29PG

Victoria Park Square

E14AQ

Mile End Road

E29JE

St James'S Avenue

E20NN

Cyprus Street

E20PW

Gathorne Street

E14HT

Nicholas Road

E20LJ

Globe Road

E14JB

Colebert Avenue

E14AR

Cephas Avenue

E14EW

Massingham Street

E14BY

Moody Street

E14TZ

Cleveland Way

E14AT

Cephas Avenue

E20RU

Usk Street

E20RS

Knottisford Street

E20HX

Bethnal Green East

E15QL

Doveton Street

E14GS

Colebert Avenue

E14XJ

Cleveland Grove

E14AZ

Nicholas Road

E14BG

Mile End Road

E14TL

Mile End Road

E20RR

Knottisford Street

E14JJ

Amiel Street

E14JW

Stannard Cottages

E20LT

Roman Road

E14EN

Portelet Road

E20SU

Twig Folly Close

E20LD

Hadleigh Street

E20SW

Cranbrook Street

E20LB

Wessex Street

E20PU

Bullards Place

E14JL

Cephas Street

E20JA

Burnham Street

E14JY

Pemell Close

E14JG

Amiel Street

E14BU

Bancroft Road

E14BB

Coopers Close

E14AD

The Tanneries

E20TA

Palmers Road

E20QG

Meath Crescent

E20PR

Knottisford Street

E14AU

Cephas Street

E20NW

Cyprus Street

E14HW

Wickford Street

E14HJ

Wyllen Close

E14BW

Bancroft Road

E14JA

Stothard Street

E14HH

Wyllen Close

E20QQ

Meath Crescent

E14XQ

Cleveland Grove

E20LX

Bethnal Green East

E20SL

Roman Road

E20NJ

Moravian Street

E14AP

Osier Street

E14EX

Colmar Close

E20RD

Mace Street

E14PD

Mile End Road

E14JU

Rennie Cottages

E20LR

Digby Street

E20LH

Portman Place

E20TD

Palmers Road

E20DG

Palmers Road

E20SF

Palmers Road

E14FZ

Mile End Road

E20EZ

Cornwall Avenue

E14TU

Cleveland Way

E14HP

Malcolm Road

E20EU

Malcolm Place

E14UH

Mile End Road

E14ES

Harpley Square

E14AA

Mile End Road

E14BT

Grantley Street

E14BN

Grantley Street

E14AF

Nicholas Road

E20QF

Meath Crescent

E14TN

Mile End Road

E14EB

Harpley Square

E20LS

Digby Street

E14NY

Bethnal Green East

E20JU

Sceptre Road

E20JQ

Sugar Loaf Walk

E14QA

Bethnal Green East

E14LA

Rickman Street

E14EE

Tollet Street

E14DA

Longnor Road

E29PR

Old Ford Road

E20NS

Globe Road

E29JD

St James'S Avenue

E20HE

Cornwall Avenue

E20RN

Roman Road

E20SN

Smart Street

E29JF

St James'S Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.