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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 177 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
177
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
64.11(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.31(+87%)
Shoplifting
23(+130%)
Other theft
19.72(+73%)
Public order
17.95(+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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 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
Terraced7£720,000
Flats100£498,250

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

E20EH

Pott Street

E27AH

Nelson Gardens

E29PJ

Old Ford Road

E15QS

Cambridge Heath Road

E99FS

Bethnal Green West

E27AU

Hackney Road

E29SQ

Darwen Place

E22GZ

Emma Street

E29RF

Poyser Street

E29NR

Huddleston Close

E29JY

Bonner Road

E20BE

Canrobert Street

E89LA

Bethnal Green West

E29GA

Bethnal Green West

E15GF

Bethnal Green West

E29JQ

Sewardstone Road

E20BY

Wilmot Street

E15PH

Bartholomew Square

E28GP

Ellen Phillips Lane

E20AU

Ellsworth Street

E26LJ

Bethnal Green Road

E28PT

Sebright Passage

E26LQ

Ivimey Street

E20AF

Bethnal Green West

E22FH

Emma Street

E27AL

Grayling Square

E22DQ

Bethnal Green West

E26LX

Mansford Street

E20EF

Pott Street

E28QG

Kay Street

E26QY

Old Bethnal Green Road

E26NX

Bethnal Green West

E20AY

Ellsworth Street

E22LA

Bethnal Green West

E20AT

Ellsworth Street

E29AN

Patriot Square

E29GB

Bethnal Green West

E27AZ

Elver Gardens

E89HD

Emma Street

E20AX

Ellsworth Street

E15RR

Darling Row

E29PL

Approach Road

E28GR

Gibbs Lane

E29DT

The Oval

E89FL

Bethnal Green West

E29FX

Bethnal Green West

E99DH

Emma Street

E15FF

Bethnal Green West

E20BW

Canrobert Street

E22EQ

Emma Street

E22FY

Emma Street

E81WT

Emma Street

E20AW

Jersey Street

E29HE

Mowlem Street

E29DF

Ponsonby Villas

E26LP

Florida Street

E29DR

Wadeson Street

E26DQ

Claredale Street

E99EW

Emma Street

E26QE

Teesdale Yard

E29FY

Bethnal Green West

E26HB

Derbyshire Street

E26JW

Bethnal Green West

E20BF

Canrobert Street

E15RZ

Cambridge Heath Road

E99FQ

Bethnal Green West

E29DN

Wadeson Street

E26FL

Bethnal Green West

E28GQ

Kay Street

E15RD

Barnsley Street

E29EH

Minerva Street

E29QP

Hollybush Gardens

E22HA

Emma Street

E15QU

Cudworth Street

E29FA

Approach Road

E22GJ

Emma Street

E29NU

Patriot Square

E26QH

Temple Street

E26DE

Copperfield Mews

E29HP

Waterloo Gardens

E29DQ

Vyner Street

E22LG

Bethnal Green West

E29JP

Approach Road

E26PZ

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29FD

Bethnal Green West

E89JT

Emma Street

E29HF

Bethnal Green West

E15DZ

Tent Street

E29QE

Old Ford Road

E29NW

Cambridge Heath Road

E26FS

Florida Street

E20BL

Canrobert Street

E29EU

Cambridge Crescent

E27DN

Mansford Street

E28QD

Kay Street

E15DY

Collingwood Street

E29QY

Bethnal Green Road

E20AJ

Bethnal Green West

E29RJ

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29EG

Hackney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.