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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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 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
Flats110£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

E26HP

Voss Street

E26HY

Hague Street

E29FT

Bethnal Green West

E29HG

Bishops Way

E29JZ

Bonner Road

E99EU

Bethnal Green West

E26JF

Derbyshire Street

E26JL

Three Colts Lane

E29GD

Bethnal Green West

E29NR

Huddleston Close

E29QT

Hollybush Gardens

E89HL

Emma Street

E20DN

Corfield Street

E22DQ

Bethnal Green West

E27AL

Grayling Square

E29BB

Ada Place

E29EL

Cambridge Crescent

E15RW

Darling Row

E20DL

Ainsley Street

E20AZ

Bethnal Green Road

E22LJ

Bethnal Green West

E29LE

Paradise Row

E29LS

Cambridge Heath Road

E29NJ

Russia Lane

E26LX

Mansford Street

E27AN

Mansford Street

E29FZ

Bethnal Green West

E29HA

Cambridge Heath Road

E29HL

Bishops Way

E20BG

Canrobert Street

E26QG

Temple Dwellings

E29AF

Patriot Square

E84WA

Emma Street

E20AW

Jersey Street

E26LY

Pollard Street

E27AH

Nelson Gardens

E27AU

Hackney Road

E28GQ

Kay Street

E29AG

Coate Street

E29FF

Clare Street

E29HF

Bethnal Green West

E20DJ

Bethnal Green Road

E20EG

Pott Street

E26JT

Herald Street

E26QT

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29DG

Vyner Street

E29EN

Cambridge Crescent

E29JA

Lark Row

E29QX

Hollybush Place

E99EW

Emma Street

E20AP

Wolverley Street

E26LH

Bethnal Green Road

E27AQ

Lampern Square

E15RJ

Barnsley Street

E20AT

Ellsworth Street

E26LN

Blythe Street

E26QB

Tanners Yard

E26QR

Bethnal Green West

E28FU

Goldsmiths Row

E29AN

Patriot Square

E29NE

Bonner Road

E29QG

Punderson's Gardens

E26HX

Derbyshire Street

E26LL

Florida Street

E27AP

Hackney Road

E99EB

Emma Street

E89DA

Emma Street

E15DU

Somerford Street

E20BJ

Canrobert Street

E22FQ

Emma Street

E26JX

Birkbeck Street

E29BF

Cambridge Crescent

E29LJ

Cambridge Heath Road

E29NS

Patriot Square

E29PL

Approach Road

E15RR

Darling Row

E22HA

Emma Street

E26JH

Menotti Street

E26LU

Mansford Street

E26QP

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29HR

Bishops Way

E29JQ

Sewardstone Road

E29NL

Millennium Place

E29SP

Darwen Place

E81WS

Emma Street

E26FH

Witan Street

E29DY

Emma Street

E99DR

Emma Street

E20DU

Corfield Street

E22LA

Bethnal Green West

E26QA

Old Bethnal Green Road

E27SS

Claredale Street

E29BX

Parmiter Street

E29EW

Cambridge Crescent

E29SJ

Darwen Place

E15RU

Headlam Street

E20AH

Bethnal Green Road

E29BA

Ada Place

E29QE

Old Ford Road

E29ND

Bonner Road

Data Sources

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