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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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 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
Flats77£450,000
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

E14EN

Portelet Road

E14JR

Mantus Close

E20LP

Digby Street

E20TD

Palmers Road

E14FS

Theven Street

E14HP

Malcolm Road

E14PR

Longnor Road

E15QQ

Bethnal Green East

E20JA

Burnham Street

E20QZ

Roman Road

E20SA

Roman Road

E14JH

Hadleigh Close

E14DG

Bancroft Road

E20NG

Royston Street

E20PP

Knottisford Street

E20QR

Mace Street

E20SQ

Palmers Road

E14DS

Globe Road

E20NL

Cyprus Street

E20TA

Palmers Road

E14HR

Cephas Street

E14XG

Cleveland Grove

E20HL

Cambridge Heath Road

E14AE

Cephas Street

E14BH

Mile End Place

E14TP

Mile End Road

E20PG

Roman Road

E20PZ

Warley Street

E14BG

Mile End Road

E20HF

Cornwall Avenue

E20SW

Cranbrook Street

E14DT

Globe Road

E14AH

Stayners Road

E14AX

Cephas Street

E15QH

Cambridge Heath Road

E20DD

Palmers Road

E20HA

Sceptre Road

E20NS

Globe Road

E29PA

Cambridge Heath Road

E14BZ

Moody Street

E14JA

Stothard Street

E14NX

Mile End Road

E20LH

Portman Place

E20LL

Portman Place

E14NY

Bethnal Green East

E15QN

Wickford Street

E20EZ

Cornwall Avenue

E20QW

Peary Place

E20RN

Roman Road

E29PQ

Victoria Park Square

E14EA

Harpley Square

E14JE

Lang Street

E14JT

Gibson Close

E14TS

Trinity Green

E14UF

Cleveland Way

E20NH

Hunslett Street

E20QG

Meath Crescent

E29QD

Old Ford Road

E14JQ

Colebert Avenue

E14JU

Rennie Cottages

E14XQ

Cleveland Grove

E20RP

Morpeth Street

E14AN

Boyton Close

E14BU

Bancroft Road

E14FA

Edwards Passage

E14FZ

Mile End Road

E14HG

Key Close

E20FT

Braintree Street

E20LQ

Portman Place

E14JY

Pemell Close

E20NA

Hartley Street

E20RS

Knottisford Street

E14AG

Frimley Way

E20LB

Wessex Street

E20QY

Roman Road

E20FE

Palmers Road

E20ST

Roman Road

E20TB

Palmers Road

E29PF

Victoria Park Square

E29PT

Old Ford Road

E14EJ

Portelet Road

E20LE

Bethnal Green East

E20PD

Cyprus Street

E20PE

Cyprus Street

E20RT

Knottisford Street

E20SD

Roman Road

E14AW

Osier Street

E14BY

Moody Street

E14UZ

Lamplighter Close

E29JW

Sewardstone Road

E14DF

Bancroft Road

E14DR

Apple Tree Yard

E14EB

Harpley Square

E14HA

Bancroft Road

E14HH

Wyllen Close

E20FS

Palmers Road

E20HE

Cornwall Avenue

E20JE

Burnham Street

E20JS

Sceptre Road

E20LS

Digby Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.