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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

E28QD

Kay Street

E15PT

Collingwood Street

E26FZ

Mint Street

E26GT

Teesdale Street

E26PZ

Old Bethnal Green Road

E26QL

Hackney Road

E26QQ

Temple Street

E26QX

Old Bethnal Green Road

E27AB

Warner Place

E28GL

Goldsmiths Row

E29RG

Old Bethnal Green Road

E26GW

Derbyshire Street

E26HA

Coventry Road

E26NQ

Mansford Street

E26QW

Treadway Street

E29QR

Bethnal Green Road

E89GQ

Emma Street

E99FS

Bethnal Green West

E15DW

Brady Street

E15DZ

Tent Street

E15QR

Cambridge Heath Road

E20BU

Wilmot Street

E29LU

Russia Lane

E29NA

Approach Road

E26GP

Coventry Road

E26LD

Sunlight Square

E26LP

Florida Street

E26QY

Old Bethnal Green Road

E29DA

Cambridge Heath Road

E15QZ

Coventry Road

E20AY

Ellsworth Street

E26QD

Temple Yard

E27DB

Warner Place

E29AP

Pritchards Road

E29FP

Emma Street

E15GE

Bethnal Green West

E26GF

Mansford Street

E29BZ

Quinn Close

E29FD

Bethnal Green West

E29NU

Patriot Square

E89GX

Emma Street

E20EF

Pott Street

E26FJ

Bethnal Green West

E28GP

Ellen Phillips Lane

E29BD

Wharf Place

E29PJ

Old Ford Road

E29RL

St Judes Road

E99DT

Emma Street

Data Sources

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