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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

E28WU

Emma Street

E29AX

Marian Place

E29BN

Teale Street

E29DJ

Vyner Street

E29EE

Bethnal Green North East

E29EG

Cambridge Crescent

E29EH

Minerva Street

E29QH

Paradise Row

E89HU

Emma Street

E15GF

Bethnal Green South

E15RY

Coventry Road

E20AX

Ellsworth Street

E20BA

Clarkson Street

E20DP

Corfield Street

E26GB

Claredale Street

E26LG

Bethnal Green North West

E26LJ

Bethnal Green North West

E26PU

Teesdale Street

E27DN

Mansford Street

E29FE

Bethnal Green North East

E29HB

Parmiter Street

E29HS

Bethnal Green North East

E29SQ

Darwen Place

E15DP

Bethnal Green South

E15FF

Bethnal Green South

E22GW

Emma Street

E26DQ

Claredale Street

E26GH

Coventry Road

E26HN

Hague Street

E28PP

Garner Street

E29EZ

Corbridge Crescent

E29FJ

Bethnal Green North East

E29LX

Quinn Close

E99DH

Emma Street

E15DS

Tent Street

E15EY

Scott Street

E15RG

Coventry Road

E22ZZ

Bethnal Green North West

E20BT

Finnis Street

E26FR

Pollard Street

E26HQ

Derbyshire Street

E26JW

Bethnal Green South

E26NB

Pollard Row

E26QU

Bethnal Green North East

E29BS

Parmiter Street

E29NB

Approach Road

E29RA

Cambridge Heath Road

E15DH

Granary Road

E15QP

Cambridge Heath Road

E20AN

Ellsworth Street

E27ST

Claredale Street

E28GN

Gibbs Lane

E89GY

Emma Street

E99FL

Bethnal Green North West

E20AU

Ellsworth Street

E20BY

Finnis Street

E20EH

Pott Street

E22FY

Emma Street

E26BF

Bethnal Green Central

E26DE

Claredale Street

E26NG

Canrobert Street

E26PR

Blythe Street

E26QE

Teesdale Street

E27AW

Mansford Street

E27SY

Bethnal Green North West

E29AR

Patriot Square

E29DL

Mowlem Street

E29HH

Bethnal Green North East

E29NN

Cambridge Heath Road

E29RJ

Bethnal Green North East

E20BE

Canrobert Street

E26NX

Bethnal Green North West

E26NE

Rushmead

E26PX

Canrobert Street

E27AJ

Mansford Street

E29DF

Wadeson Street

E29DW

Wadeson Street

E29FN

Bethnal Green North East

E29JY

Bonner Road

E89LE

Bethnal Green North West

E99FR

Bethnal Green North West

E99FQ

Bethnal Green North West

E22JY

Bethnal Green North West

E15PT

Collingwood Street

E20AJ

Bethnal Green South

E20BQ

Canrobert Street

E20DX

Collingwood Street

E26FZ

Bethnal Green Central

E26GT

Teesdale Street

E26PZ

Bethnal Green North West

E26QL

Cambridge Crescent

E26QQ

Temple Street

E26QX

Bethnal Green North East

E27AB

St Peter's Square

E28GL

Goldsmith's Row

E28QD

Kay Street

E29RG

Poyser Street

E15DW

Merceron Street

E15DZ

Tent Street

E15PH

Bethnal Green Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.