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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

E26FG

Witan Street

E26FQ

Bethnal Green West

E29ES

Cambridge Crescent

E15DQ

Tent Street

E20EA

Bethnal Green Road

E26FL

Bethnal Green West

E26LR

Ivimey Street

E26PP

Old Bethnal Green Road

E28QE

Kay Street

E29AQ

Garner Street

E29JR

Approach Road

E29LH

Cambridge Heath Road

E29RD

Cambridge Heath Road

E15PS

Brady Street

E26GU

Teesdale Close

E26HR

Vallance Road

E26LZ

Pollard Street

E28QF

Goldsmiths Row

E29HT

Bishops Way

E29LR

Peel Grove

E89FL

Bethnal Green West

E26FU

Buckhurst Street

E26GQ

Coventry Road

E26PF

Claredale Street

E27AF

St Peter's Close

E28PT

Sebright Passage

E28QG

Kay Street

E29BJ

Pritchards Road

E29QP

Hollybush Gardens

E29RE

Poyser Street

E89HD

Emma Street

E15RN

Cambridge Heath Road

E27AD

St Peters Close

E29QY

Bethnal Green Road

E20DT

Bethnal Green West

E26AA

Old Bethnal Green Road

E26FW

Herald Street

E27AE

St Peters Close

E15AN

Bethnal Green West

E22LD

Bethnal Green West

E20AF

Bethnal Green West

E20AS

Ellsworth Street

E26HB

Derbyshire Street

E27AZ

Elver Gardens

E29DP

Wadeson Street

E29ER

Cambridge Crescent

E29FR

Stanton Walk

E29NH

Parmiter Street

E20BP

Wilmot Street

E26NR

Gosset Street

E29FG

Esker Place

E29JS

Bonner Road

E99FW

Bethnal Green West

E15QS

Cambridge Heath Road

E15RX

Coventry Road

E20EL

Cambridge Heath Road

E26LS

Mansford Street

E26PE

Claredale Street

E27AY

Zander Court

E29BY

Hare Row

E29DN

Wadeson Street

E29DQ

Vyner Street

E29EX

Parmiter Street

E29HD

Clare Street

E29HJ

Bishops Way

E15PU

Headlam Street

E15RA

Buckhurst Street

E20EJ

Gales Gardens

E26GN

Bethnal Green West

E29HN

Sewardstone Road

E29NF

Patriot Square

E29NQ

Cambridge Heath Road

E29RF

Poyser Street

E29EY

Bethnal Green West

E15QT

Buckhurst Street

E15RB

Barnsley Street

E15RF

Collingwood Street

E15RS

Headlam Street

E22EQ

Emma Street

E22GP

Emma Street

E26JY

Birkbeck Street

E26NA

Pollard Row

E26QF

Teesdale Street

E29AH

Emma Street

E29LT

Russia Lane

E29LY

Approach Road

E15AY

Barnsley Street

E15QY

Buckhurst Street

E22DW

Emma Street

E22JJ

Bethnal Green West

E26JJ

Dunbridge Street

E29DR

Wadeson Street

E29DT

The Oval

E29NX

Patriot Square

E99DN

Emma Street

E15EA

Somerford Street

E22LL

Bethnal Green West

E26JG

Bethnal Green West

E27AS

Bethnal Green West

E28GR

Gibbs Lane

Data Sources

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