Property profile

39 Approach Road

E2 9LY

Bethnal Green West

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Map showing 39 Approach Road, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£770,000

Terraced sold in Bethnal Green West

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold22 May 2025
£786,000Change since last sale: −£16,000 (−2.0%)
Annualised change
−1.5% per yearTower Hamlets annualised change (terraced) since 2025: −5.6% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £900 per sq ft
£967 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£67 per sq ft (+7.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Bethnal Green West
£723,750Estimate vs local median: +£46,000 (+6.4%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area74 m² / 797 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection11 Nov 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 May 2025£786,000+176%
17 Dec 2004£285,000+40%
19 Jun 2002£203,500-

Local market

Property prices in Bethnal Green West

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£768
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£412K – £628K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £768 per square foot) in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£723,750£900
Flats99£497,500£762

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£501,250£721,000
2017£505,000£680,000
2018£461,000£700,000
2019£425,000£757,500
2020£463,250£820,500
2021£515,000£825,000
2022£470,000£885,000
2023£475,000£960,000
2024£450,000£774,000
2025£500,000£733,750
2026£455,000£630,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£736£839
2017£775£820
2018£732£828
2019£671£837
2020£691£869
2021£796£805
2022£711£892
2023£767£866
2024£710£794
2025£784£829
2026£755£1,045
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202539, Approach Road, London, E2 9LYFlatsLeasehold£786,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 23, Ebenezer Mussel House, Patriot Square, London, E2 9NXFlatsLeasehold£500,000
28 Jul 20258, Cyprus Street, London, E2 0NNTerracedFreehold£1,285,000
20 Mar 2026142, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PWTerracedFreehold£1,350,000
28 Nov 2025158, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PWTerracedFreehold£1,250,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4A Approach Road, London, London-84 m²-
4B Approach Road, LondonLeasehold80 m²£750,000 (2017)
6 Approach Road, London-126 m²-
6A, Approach Road, London-49 m²-
8 Approach Road, LondonFreehold133 m²£250,000 (2000)
8A Approach Road, London-47 m²-
10, Approach Road, LondonFreehold170 m²£1,675,000 (2016)
12A, Approach Road, LondonLeasehold88 m²£370,000 (2011)
12B Approach Road, LondonLeasehold88 m²£272,000 (2004)
16 Approach Road, London, London-169 m²-

Area insights for E2 9LY

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Overview

Postcode E2 9LY is located in a major urban area, within the Bethnal Green West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green North East is £65,643 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge Heath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
72.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bethnal Green North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,254 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bethnal Green North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.2%

Approximately 72.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green North East is £65,643 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 9LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green North East near E2 9LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 9LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Cambridge Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Cambridge Heath
0.3 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green
0.6 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 9LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens
0.4 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
14,309.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.2(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.57(+6%)
Public order
13.98(+107%)
Theft from the person
10.94(+17%)
Drugs
8.51(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
53.46%
Other White
30
11.54%
Bangladeshi
17
6.54%
Other Asian
11
4.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
4.23%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
61.09%
No qualifications
33
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.98%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
62.89%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11.34%
Social rents from council
9
9.28%
Owns outright
4
4.12%
Total households: 97

Schools

In the E2 9LY postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 9LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Elizabeth Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryGlobe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E2 9LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 9LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaj News2-4 Bonner Road, London, E2 9JSWalking directions to Raj News
0.1 miUniversity Stores25 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJWalking directions to University Stores
0.2 miBrothers Food Store & Off Licence2-3 St. James's Avenue, London, E2 9JDWalking directions to Brothers Food Store & Off Licence
0.2 miCity Supermarket389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to City Supermarket
0.2 miEuro Food & Wine367 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to Euro Food & Wine