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Bethnal Green West

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About

Bethnal Green West is a densely populated residential ward in east London. It is bordered by Bethnal Green Road to the north and the Regent's Canal to the south. The area contains a mix of Victorian terraces and modern housing estates. Cambridge Heath Road forms a major thoroughfare along its eastern edge, leading towards the station of the same name. The ward includes sections of Weavers Fields, a public park that provides green space.

The local economy is centred along Bethnal Green Road, with many independent shops and eateries. The area has a significant historical association with the textile and furniture trades. Its southern boundary along the canal features some converted industrial buildings. Residential streets are typically narrow, with a high proportion of social housing. The ward is well-connected by bus routes and is within walking distance of both Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath railway stations.

Area overview

On average Bethnal Green West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethnal Green West is £67,314 per year. There are 8 schools in Bethnal Green West: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Bethnal Green West is home to around 19,779 people, with a population density of about 18,248.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Bethnal Green West Population
19,779
Population density
18,248 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.81(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.24(+100%)
Shoplifting
21.13(+109%)
Other theft
21.08(+81%)
Public order
17.7(+166%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
7,325
37.03%
British
5,153
26.05%
Other White
2,715
13.73%
African
757
3.83%
Other
656
3.32%
Total population: 19,781

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,900
48.21%
No qualifications
2,980
18.19%
Level 3 (A level)
2,117
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,450
8.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,174
7.16%
Total 16+ residents: 16,387

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,489
33.58%
Other social rented
1,551
20.92%
Social rents from council
1,457
19.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,021
13.77%
Owns outright
562
7.58%
Total households: 7,413

Property prices in Bethnal Green West

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Bethnal Green 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 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats112£500,000
Terraced8£720,000

10 years median price trend in Bethnal Green West

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

All postcodes in Bethnal Green West

E29AX

Marian Place

E22FY

Emma Street

E15PH

Bartholomew Square

E29GB

Bethnal Green West

E15DN

Brady Street

E20BZ

Viaduct Street

E26ND

Florida Street

E28GJ

Heer Mews

E28QB

Kay Street

E29AT

Bonner Road

E29BT

Hare Row

E29EQ

Hackney Road

E29HP

Waterloo Gardens

E20BW

Canrobert Street

E22FS

Emma Street

E22LF

Bethnal Green West

E26PY

Winkley Street

E26QJ

Bethnal Green West

E29BL

Pritchards Road

E29ED

Hackney Road

E29ET

Cambridge Crescent

E29SW

Ada Place

E83WJ

Emma Street

E20AR

Ellsworth Street

E26PQ

Teesdale Close

E29DS

Corbridge Crescent

E29NG

Huddleston Close

E29FA

Approach Road

E26GE

Temple Street

E26GG

Coventry Road

E26JN

Bethnal Green West

E89JT

Emma Street

E99BR

Emma Street

E20BF

Canrobert Street

E22LH

Bethnal Green West

E26FA

Buckhurst Street

E26FT

Teesdale Close

E26GA

Canrobert Street

E29NY

Edinburgh Close

E99DP

Emma Street

E29BW

Pritchards Road

E29FS

Cambridge Heath Road

E84WD

Emma Street

E89LA

Bethnal Green West

E15DB

Tent Street

E26HF

Bethnal Green West

E20BD

Clarkson Street

E20DS

Corfield Street

E29AD

Coate Street

E29FH

Esker Place

E29HX

Waterloo Gardens

E29NW

Cambridge Heath Road

E15DX

Somerford Street

E15DY

Collingwood Street

E20BS

Wilmot Street

E22EW

Emma Street

E22GJ

Emma Street

E22JH

Bethnal Green West

E26PG

Claredale Street

E28PR

Hackney Road

E29EU

Cambridge Crescent

E84WB

Emma Street

E20BN

Canrobert Street

E26HW

Chester Street

E26LQ

Ivimey Street

E29BU

Cambridge Heath Road

E29RH

Old Bethnal Green Road

E15QU

Cudworth Street

E15RP

Darling Row

E22LE

Bethnal Green West

E29AE

Teale Street

E29EP

Cambridge Crescent

E29HE

Mowlem Street

E29RN

St Jude's Road

E29RP

Kedleston Walk

E89GT

Emma Street

E15RZ

Cambridge Heath Road

E22HD

Emma Street

E27AG

Mullet Gardens

E29FQ

Bethnal Green West

E29NT

Patriot Square

E29QW

Bethnal Green West

E81WT

Emma Street

E15PR

Brady Street

E26GY

Witan Street

E20BL

Canrobert Street

E29EF

Parmiter Street

E29HU

Waterloo Gardens

E29RR

Middleton Street

E15RD

Barnsley Street

E29JP

Approach Road

E84WF

Emma Street

E20EQ

Pott Street

E26FS

Florida Street

E26HD

Kelsey Street

E26HZ

Menotti Street

E26LT

Mansford Street

E26QH

Temple Street

E20BB

Seabright Street

E26HH

Bethnal Green West

Data Sources

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