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Brick Lane North

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About

Brick Lane North is a well-known area in Tower Hamlets, located in East London. It stretches from Bethnal Green Road to Whitechapel High Street, forming a key part of the borough’s cultural and commercial landscape. The area is famous for its historic street market, which has operated for centuries, offering everything from vintage clothing to fresh produce. Brick Lane itself is lined with a mix of independent shops, curry houses, and art galleries, reflecting its long-standing ties to the Bangladeshi community and creative industries.

The area has a strong industrial past, with many former warehouses now converted into offices, studios, and residential spaces. Nearby landmarks include the Old Truman Brewery, a hub for startups and cultural events, and the Whitechapel Gallery, a leading contemporary art venue. Brick Lane North is also known for its street art, with murals and installations frequently changing. Public transport links, including Overground and Underground stations, make it easily accessible. The mix of history, commerce, and creativity gives the area a distinct character within Tower Hamlets.

Area overview

On average Brick Lane North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brick Lane North is £56,174 per year. There are 4 schools in Brick Lane North: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Brick Lane North Population
8,145
Population density
17,811.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,096
38.01%
British
1,870
22.96%
Other White
1,296
15.91%
African
338
4.15%
Other
206
2.53%
Total population: 8,145

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,210
37.91%
Social rents from council
788
24.69%
Other social rented
455
14.25%
Owns with a mortgage
385
12.06%
Owns outright
229
7.17%
Total households: 3,192

Property prices in Brick Lane North

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Brick Lane North area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,266,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brick Lane North 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 Brick Lane North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats57£537,000
Terraced5£870,000

10 years median price trend in Brick Lane North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brick Lane North.

All postcodes in Brick Lane North

E26DZ

Bacon Street

E27DF

Old Nichol Street

E27EL

Brick Lane North

E16GJ

Pedley Street

E16JU

Chance Street

E20AA

Cambridge Heath Road

E26AH

Buckfast Street

E26BH

Turin Street

E26DG

Chilton Street

E26DX

Kerbela Street

E27JA

Rhoda Street

E27JT

Brick Lane North

E26BL

Turin Street

E26DW

Granby Street

E27LB

Palissy Street

E15BU

Fakruddin Street

E16LD

Brick Lane North

E16LF

Bacon Street

E26BX

Turin Street

E15AR

Buxton Street

E15FU

Weaver Street

E16JW

Cygnet Street

E16SJ

Quaker Street

E16SZ

Quaker Street

E26BU

Turin Street

E27BD

Wellington Row

E27EJ

Brick Lane North

E15EG

Buxton Street

E26DP

Kerbela Street

E27DW

Swanfield Street

E16LB

Brick Lane North

E26AW

Roberta Street

E26JE

Voss Street

E26NH

Turin Street

E26HT

Brick Lane North

E16HR

Cygnet Street

E16SB

Bacon Street

E26AN

Roberta Street

E26BD

Turin Street

E27BA

Wellington Row

E27BF

Delta Street

E16GQ

Brick Lane North

E26DT

Buckfast Street

E26EG

Wood Close

E26EJ

Hare Marsh

E26FD

Brick Lane North

E27GP

Redchurch Street

E27HE

Camlet Street

E27HH

Ligonier Street

E16SX

Quaker Street

E16SY

Quaker Street

E26AZ

Turin Street

E26BT

Turin Street

E26EE

Brick Lane North

E26GL

Buckfast Street

E27LD

Palissy Street

E16FU

Brick Lane North

E16GW

Cygnet Street

E26EF

Goldman Close

E26EX

Hereford Street

E26HE

Brick Lane North

E27DJ

Redchurch Street

E27JB

Chance Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.