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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

E20FF

Palmers Road

E20QX

Bonner Street

E20LF

Hadleigh Street

E14JT

Gibson Close

E20PN

Bacton Street

E14GT

Bradwell Street

E20FS

Palmers Road

E14GA

Bancroft Road

E14JF

Cephas Street

E20JS

Sceptre Road

E20JF

Burnham Street

E15QH

Cambridge Heath Road

E20TB

Palmers Road

E14DZ

Globe Road

E20LW

Globe Road

E20NF

Stainsbury Street

E14UF

Cleveland Way

E14FQ

Mile End Road

E20PG

Roman Road

E20JT

Malcolm Road

E20LN

Globe Road

E20PH

Bacton Street

E14PR

Longnor Road

E14BZ

Moody Street

E20DF

Palmers Road

E20QL

Meath Crescent

E14TW

Mile End Road

E15QN

Wickford Street

E14AX

Cephas Street

E20PB

Victoria Park Square

E20GB

Pigment Square

E14JP

Colebert Avenue

E14XL

Cleveland Grove

E29QA

Sewardstone Road

E20JY

Globe Road

E20SZ

Palmers Road

E14PU

Bethnal Green East

E29QB

Old Ford Road

E20HP

Roman Road

E14NX

Mile End Road

E20QR

Mace Street

E20RT

Knottisford Street

E29PY

Mace Street

E20JG

Globe Road

E20PT

Bullards Place

E14DQ

Bancroft Road

E20NG

Royston Street

E14TS

Trinity Green

E15QJ

Cambridge Heath Road

E29PE

Victoria Park Square

E14BA

Anchor Terrace

E14DY

Globe Road

E20PE

Cyprus Street

E20QY

Roman Road

E20FE

Palmers Road

E20QN

Roman Road

E20TE

Brierly Gardens

E20PA

Merceron Houses

E14NT

Mile End Road

E20GD

Bethnal Green East

E20QT

Mace Street

E29PW

Old Ford Road

E20FQ

Palmers Road

E14BH

Mile End Place

E29PT

Old Ford Road

E14GU

Bethnal Green East

E20NP

Approach Road

E20PD

Cyprus Street

E20SX

Palmers Road

E20JW

Mendip Houses

E20SS

Mace Street

E14DB

Longnor Road

E14XH

Cleveland Grove

E14FS

Theven Street

E14JD

Cephas Street

E14PL

Bethnal Green East

E20RG

Mace Street

E14EF

Holton Street

E14NP

Bethnal Green East

E20HT

Roman Road

E14HA

Bancroft Road

E20HR

Roman Road

E20SY

Palmers Road

E20SQ

Palmers Road

E14DG

Bancroft Road

E14DR

Apple Tree Yard

E20NL

Cyprus Street

E20HJ

Roman Road

E20RP

Morpeth Street

E14GW

Leatherdale Street

E20PP

Knottisford Street

E20RW

Butler Street

E29JL

Sewardstone Road

E29PH

The Terrace

E14UE

Queens Terrace

E20NU

Globe Road

E20RB

Mace Street

E20JH

Gawber Street

E29QF

Bethnal Green East

E14JS

Ibbott Street

Data Sources

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