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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 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% 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 area has 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
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.6%
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
35.58(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.1(+2%)
Other theft
11.4(-2%)
Theft from the person
8.06(-23%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(-28%)
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Bethnal Green North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green North West 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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats63£540,000
Terraced3£747,500

10 years median price trend in Bethnal Green North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green North West.

All postcodes in Bethnal Green North West

E26GF

Mansford Street

E89GX

Emma Street

E28GP

Ellen Phillips Lane

E29BD

Wharf Place

E99DT

Emma Street

Data Sources

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