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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

E15DL

Bethnal Green West

E22GZ

Emma Street

E26FY

Mint Street

E26QS

Old Bethnal Green Road

E27AA

Nelson Gardens

E29DJ

Vyner Street

E29EE

Hackney Road

E29QH

Bethnal Green Road

E89HU

Emma Street

E15RY

Coventry Road

E20BA

Clarkson Street

E20DP

Corfield Street

E26LJ

Bethnal Green Road

E26PU

Teesdale Street

E27DN

Mansford Street

E29HB

Bishops Way

E29HS

Bishops Way

E15RE

Tapp Street

E15RT

Headlam Street

E20DY

Viaduct Place

E22FH

Emma Street

E22LG

Bethnal Green West

E26FX

Mint Street

E26GD

Bethnal Green West

E26HG

Derbyshire Street

E28WU

Emma Street

E29BN

Pritchards Road

E29EG

Hackney Road

E29EH

Minerva Street

E15GF

Bethnal Green West

E20AX

Ellsworth Street

E26GB

Claredale Street

E26LG

Bethnal Green Road

E29FE

Bethnal Green West

E29SQ

Darwen Place

E15DP

Brady Street

E22GW

Emma Street

E26GH

Coventry Road

E26HN

Hague Street

E29FJ

Bethnal Green West

E29FX

Bethnal Green West

E15FF

Bethnal Green West

E26DQ

Claredale Street

E28PP

Hackney Road

E29EZ

Corbridge Crescent

E29LX

Robinson Road

E99DH

Emma Street

E22ZZ

Bethnal Green West

E26NB

Pollard Row

E26QU

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29BS

Silk Weaver Way

E29FW

Bethnal Green West

E29NB

Approach Road

E15DS

Tent Street

E15EY

Scott Street

E15RG

Coventry Road

E20BT

Wilmot Street

E26FR

Pollard Street

E26HQ

Derbyshire Street

E26JW

Bethnal Green West

E29RA

Cambridge Heath Road

E15DH

Granary Road

E27ST

Lion Mills

E28GN

Goldsmiths Row

E29FU

Bethnal Green West

E20AU

Ellsworth Street

E20BY

Wilmot Street

E26BF

Bethnal Green West

E26DE

Copperfield Mews

E26NG

Florida Street

E26PR

Blythe Street

E26QE

Teesdale Yard

E27AW

Mansford Street

E29AR

Patriot Square

E29HH

Bishops Way

E29RJ

Old Bethnal Green Road

E15QP

Cambridge Heath Road

E20AN

Bethnal Green Road

E89GY

Emma Street

E20EH

Pott Street

E27SY

Hackney Road

E29DL

Mowlem Street

E29NN

Cambridge Heath Road

E20BE

Canrobert Street

E26NX

Bethnal Green West

E26PX

Canrobert Street

E27AJ

Mansford Street

E29FN

Bethnal Green West

E29GA

Bethnal Green West

E29JY

Bonner Road

E89LE

Bethnal Green West

E99FR

Bethnal Green West

E26NE

Rushmead

E29DF

Ponsonby Villas

E29DW

Wadeson Street

E29FY

Bethnal Green West

E99FQ

Bethnal Green West

E20AJ

Bethnal Green West

E20BQ

Canrobert Street

E20DX

Finnis Street

Data Sources

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