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Bethnal Green North West

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About

Bethnal Green North West sits within the larger Bethnal Green district, characterised by its dense residential streets and local commercial hubs. The area is defined by the Regent's Canal to the north, Roman Road to the south, and the green expanse of Victoria Park nearby. Its street grid is a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments, with several community-focused squares and gardens providing open space for residents.

The area is known for the historic York Hall, a landmark bathhouse and entertainment venue. Roman Road Market operates as a long-standing local street market offering everyday goods. Independent shops, cafes, and bakeries cater to the local population, with a focus on practical daily needs rather than major tourist attractions. The canal towpath provides a pedestrian and cycling route through the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Bethnal Green North West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethnal Green North West is £69,745 per year. There are 3 schools in Bethnal Green North West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Bethnal Green North West is home to around 7,196 people, with a population density of about 20,022.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Bethnal Green North West Population
7,196
Population density
20,022.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.3(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.79(+3%)
Other theft
11.4(0%)
Burglary
7.78(+42%)
Theft from the person
7.5(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
2,328
32.35%
British
2,065
28.69%
Other White
1,221
16.97%
African
270
3.75%
Other
201
2.79%
Total population: 7,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,182
52.13%
No qualifications
949
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
848
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
489
8.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
6.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
983
35.28%
Other social rented
570
20.46%
Owns with a mortgage
469
16.83%
Social rents from council
407
14.61%
Owns outright
250
8.97%
Total households: 2,786

Property prices in Bethnal Green North West

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£811
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £620K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £811 per square foot) in Bethnal Green North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£960,000£849
Flats66£500,000£808

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green North West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£565,000£1,040,000
2017£540,000£725,000
2018£461,000£729,000
2019£477,500£790,000
2020£500,000£837,500
2021£485,000£945,000
2022£535,000£967,000
2023£527,500£1,027,500
2024£485,000£864,000
2025£533,525£853,750
2026£495,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green North West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£736£805
2017£750£821
2018£735£767
2019£719£765
2020£708£869
2021£752£807
2022£723£917
2023£806£960
2024£727£837
2025£845£822
2026£808
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green North West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Bethnal Green North West

Is Bethnal Green North West safe?

Bethnal Green North West records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bethnal Green North West?

The median sale price in Bethnal Green North West is £505,000 (about £811 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bethnal Green North West?

Bethnal Green North West has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bethnal Green North West?

Bethnal Green North West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bethnal Green North West sits around rank 9,898 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bethnal Green North West?

The average household income in Bethnal Green North West is around £69,745 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Bethnal Green North West

E89HD

Emma Street

E29DT

The Oval

E81WT

Emma Street

E29FW

Bethnal Green West

E28QF

Goldsmiths Row

E28GR

Gibbs Lane

E28GQ

Kay Street

E29BL

Pritchards Road

E26GT

Teesdale Street

E29QR

Bethnal Green Road

E22DW

Emma Street

E29SJ

Darwen Place

E26LZ

Pollard Street

E27AL

Grayling Square

E29GD

Bethnal Green West

E29SQ

Darwen Place

E84WB

Emma Street

E26LT

Mansford Street

E99DH

Emma Street

E26NQ

Mansford Street

E27AE

St Peters Close

E26QL

Hackney Road

E99DN

Emma Street

E20AU

Ellsworth Street

E29AP

Pritchards Road

E22LD

Bethnal Green West

E26GE

Temple Street

E29FY

Bethnal Green West

E26FT

Teesdale Close

E22FH

Emma Street

E22FY

Emma Street

E26QJ

Bethnal Green West

E89GX

Emma Street

E28WU

Emma Street

E29QH

Bethnal Green Road

E20AZ

Bethnal Green Road

E20BF

Canrobert Street

E99DT

Emma Street

E20BD

Clarkson Street

E26LU

Mansford Street

E89GY

Emma Street

E89LE

Bethnal Green West

E22LP

Bethnal Green West

E29AG

Coate Street

E26NE

Rushmead

E28QD

Kay Street

E99FS

Bethnal Green West

E20AY

Ellsworth Street

E29BD

Wharf Place

E27AA

Nelson Gardens

E20BN

Canrobert Street

E20BA

Clarkson Street

E22HA

Emma Street

E28GL

Goldsmiths Row

E26PZ

Old Bethnal Green Road

E26LJ

Bethnal Green Road

E26LY

Pollard Street

E26QA

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29BJ

Pritchards Road

E26LL

Florida Street

E20BG

Canrobert Street

E29QX

Hollybush Place

E29FT

Bethnal Green West

E27AS

Bethnal Green West

E29AD

Coate Street

E26LG

Bethnal Green Road

E83WJ

Emma Street

E89HL

Emma Street

E26QE

Teesdale Yard

E99FR

Bethnal Green West

E22EW

Emma Street

E29SP

Darwen Place

E99EU

Bethnal Green West

E27AB

Warner Place

E22HD

Emma Street

E27AN

Mansford Street

E22ZZ

Bethnal Green West

E26QF

Teesdale Street

E27AG

Mullet Gardens

E27AU

Hackney Road

E29FU

Bethnal Green West

E26LS

Mansford Street

E22GP

Emma Street

E26QW

Treadway Street

E22LQ

Bethnal Green West

E89JT

Emma Street

E22LR

Bethnal Green West

E28FU

Goldsmiths Row

E27AF

St Peter's Close

E26NR

Gosset Street

E27DB

Warner Place

E28PP

Hackney Road

E28QG

Kay Street

E22GW

Emma Street

E99BR

Emma Street

E27AD

St Peters Close

E28GJ

Heer Mews

E28GN

Goldsmiths Row

E26LP

Florida Street

E29BW

Pritchards Road