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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

E29JD

St James'S Avenue

E29QA

Sewardstone Road

E14AT

Cephas Avenue

E14BT

Grantley Street

E20PN

Bacton Street

E20SZ

Palmers Road

E14TN

Mile End Road

E14DH

Bancroft Road

E20NJ

Moravian Street

E14GR

Cephas Avenue

E14PL

Bethnal Green East

E20PB

Victoria Park Square

E20QP

Bonner Street

E29QF

Bethnal Green East

E14UA

Vawdrey Close

E15QW

Wickford Street

E20HX

Bethnal Green East

E20LR

Digby Street

E20SG

Palmers Road

E14BN

Grantley Street

E14JD

Cephas Street

E14PA

Mile End Road

E14GS

Colebert Avenue

E14TT

Mile End Road

E14UH

Mile End Road

E20HW

Cambridge Heath Road

E20PS

Morpeth Street

E29JU

Bonner Road

E14JL

Cephas Street

E14JS

Ibbott Street

E14XH

Cleveland Grove

E20ET

Cambridge Heath Road

E20FG

Cadmium Square

E20JW

Mendip Houses

E20NQ

Kirkwall Place

E14HL

Doveton Street

E14UG

Bellevue Place

E20LW

Globe Road

E20QL

Meath Crescent

E20RG

Mace Street

E20SB

Smart Street

E29PW

Old Ford Road

E14AL

Globe Road

E14EU

Carlyle Mews

E20FX

Lilac Lane

E20JD

Globe Road

E29JH

Sewardstone Road

E14FQ

Mile End Road

E20NU

Globe Road

E14BJ

Mile End Place

E14GW

Leatherdale Street

E14HQ

Wyllen Close

E20HB

Sceptre Road

E20HN

Cornwall Avenue

E20JT

Malcolm Road

E20RY

Roman Road

E14AY

Edwin Street

E20FA

Palmers Road

E20PA

Merceron Houses

E20RA

Mace Street

E29PB

Victoria Park Square

E29PE

Victoria Park Square

E14NS

Bancroft Road

E20PY

Morpeth Street

E20QE

Usk Street

E20QT

Mace Street

E14BX

Bancroft Road

E14HW

Wickford Street

E20GB

Pigment Square

E20JH

Gawber Street

E20NT

Globe Road

E20TF

Brierly Gardens

E14BQ

Cephas Avenue

E14JG

Amiel Street

E14TL

Mile End Road

E20HU

Roman Road

E20PL

Roman Road

E20SL

Roman Road

E29JF

St James'S Avenue

E14AB

Cephas Avenue

E14DZ

Globe Road

E14PU

Bethnal Green East

E20NW

Cyprus Street

E20PW

Gathorne Street

E20QX

Bonner Street

E20SS

Mace Street

E14BS

Bancroft Road

E14DD

Moody Street

E14PD

Mile End Road

E20JF

Burnham Street

E20NF

Stainsbury Street

E20SN

Smart Street

E14AS

Cephas Avenue

E20GA

Bethnal Green East

E20JN

Shepton Houses

E20RD

Mace Street

E20DF

Palmers Road

E29JL

Sewardstone Road

E14DX

Globe Road

E14EF

Holton Street

Data Sources

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