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Bethnal Green East

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

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Bethnal Green East Population

21,090

Population density

17,378 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£930,000	£930,000	£930,000	£930,000	£930,000
Flats	77	£450,000	£279,000	£380,000	£560,000	£768,400
Semi-Detached	1	£1,150,000	£1,150,000	£1,150,000	£1,150,000	£1,150,000
Terraced	15	£810,000	£399,750	£672,500	£942,500	£1,550,000

10 years median price trend in Bethnal Green East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Bethnal Green East

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