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Bethnal Green West

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About

Bethnal Green West is a ward in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located in the East End. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a blend of historic terraced housing and modern developments. It is close to key transport links, including Bethnal Green Underground station, providing easy access to central London. The ward includes parts of Bethnal Green Gardens and Weavers Fields, offering green spaces for residents.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local markets, independent shops, and cultural venues like the V&A Museum of Childhood. Bethnal Green West has a varied demographic, reflecting Tower Hamlets' broader diversity. The ward is also home to several schools and community centres, contributing to its neighbourhood feel. While it retains some traditional East End character, ongoing regeneration projects are shaping its future.

Area overview

On average Bethnal Green West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green West is £53,213 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 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
Flats118£483,750
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

E28QE

Goldsmith's Row

E28QF

Goldsmith's Row

E29AQ

Garner Street

E29HT

Bethnal Green North East

E29JR

Approach Road

E29LH

Cambridge Heath Road

E29LR

Peel Grove

E29RD

Cambridge Heath Road

E89FL

Bethnal Green North West

E15RN

Cambridge Heath Road

E27AF

St Peter's Close

E26PF

Claredale Street

E26FU

Buckhurst Street

E26GQ

Coventry Road

E27AD

St Peter's Close

E28PT

Bethnal Green North West

E28QG

Kay Street

E29BJ

Pritchard's Road

E29QP

Hollybush Gardens

E29QY

Bethnal Green North West

E29RE

Poyser Street

E89HD

Emma Street

E20AF

Bethnal Green North West

E15AN

Bethnal Green Central

E20AS

Ellsworth Street

E20DT

Bethnal Green South

E26AA

Bethnal Green North West

E26FW

Herald Street

E26HB

Derbyshire Street

E27AE

Mullet Gardens

E27AZ

Maple Street

E29DP

Vyner Street

E29ER

Cambridge Crescent

E29FR

Bethnal Green North East

E29NH

Parmiter Street

E99FF

Bethnal Green North West

E99FU

Bethnal Green North West

E26LS

Mansford Street

E29BY

Hare Row

E15QS

Cambridge Heath Road

E15RX

Barnsley Street

E26NR

Nelson Gardens

E26PE

Claredale Street

E20BP

Wilmot Street

E20EL

Buckhurst Street

E27AY

Zander Court

E29DN

Wadeson Street

E29DQ

Lark Row

E29EX

Parmiter Street

E29FG

Felix Street

E29HD

Clare Street

E29HJ

Bethnal Green North East

E29JS

Bonner Road

E15PU

Headlam Street

E15QT

Buckhurst Street

E15RA

Buckhurst Street

E15RB

Barnsley Street

E15RF

Collingwood Street

E15RS

Headlam Street

E22GP

Emma Street

E20EJ

Bethnal Green Central

E22EQ

Emma Street

E26GN

Bethnal Green Central

E26JY

Birkbeck Street

E26NA

Pollard Row

E26QF

Teesdale Street

E29NF

Patriot Square

E29EY

Bethnal Green North East

E29AH

Emma Street

E29HN

Approach Road

E29LT

Russia Lane

E29LY

Approach Road

E29NQ

Cambridge Heath Road

E29RF

Poyser Street

E99FT

Bethnal Green North West

E15AY

Barnsley Street

E15EA

Somerford Street

E15QY

Buckhurst Street

E22JJ

Bethnal Green North West

E22DW

Emma Street

E26JG

Bethnal Green South

E26JJ

Bethnal Green South

E27AS

Bethnal Green North West

E28GR

Gibbs Lane

E29DR

Wadeson Street

E29DT

Corbridge Crescent

E29NX

Patriot Square

E99DN

Emma Street

E15DL

Bethnal Green South

E15RE

Tapp Street

E15RT

Headlam Street

E26HG

Derbyshire Street

E22GZ

Emma Street

E20DY

Viaduct Place

E22FH

Emma Street

E26FX

Bethnal Green Central

E26FY

Bethnal Green Central

E26GD

Bethnal Green North West

E26QS

Bethnal Green North East

E27AA

Mansford Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.