Property profile

4 Key Close

E1 4HG

Bethnal Green East

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Map showing 4, Key Close, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£390,000

Flats sold in Bethnal Green East

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold30 Jun 2021
£415,000Change since last sale: −£25,000 (−6.0%)
Annualised change
−1.2% per yearTower Hamlets annualised change (flats) since 2021: −3.8% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £694 per sq ft
£490 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£204 per sq ft (−29%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Bethnal Green East
£445,000Estimate vs local median: −£55,000 (−12%)
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 / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area74 m² / 797 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection06 Nov 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jun 2021£415,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bethnal Green East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£717
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £610K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,285,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£930,000£613
Semi-Detached2£880,000£775
Terraced18£830,000£929
Flats87£445,000£694

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£817,500
2017£489,000£826,500
2018£419,500£827,500
2019£395,000£637,500
2020£412,500£732,500
2021£410,000£730,000
2022£425,000£894,256
2023£411,000£925,000
2024£432,518£910,000
2025£450,000£847,500
2026£416,000£815,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£729£798
2017£715£809
2018£609£853
2019£601£772
2020£628£863
2021£638£833
2022£663£954
2023£636£929
2024£659£887
2025£697£929
2026£685£893
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 2025Flat 59, Chronas Building, 25, Mile End Road, London, E1 4TWFlatsLeasehold£460,000
24 Jun 202526, Wyllen Close, London, E1 4HQFlatsLeasehold£320,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 12, 21, Mile End Road, London, E1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£360,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 64, Eagle House, Headlam Street, London, E1 5RUFlatsLeasehold£380,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 3, Marlborough Lodge, 4, Cleveland Grove, London, E1 4XJFlatsLeasehold£381,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Key Close, London-62 m²-
2, Key Close, London-62 m²-
3, Key Close, London-62 m²-
5, Key Close, London-62 m²-
6, Key Close, London-112 m²-
7, Key Close, London-74 m²-
8, Key Close, LondonLeasehold72 m²£450,000 (2018)
9, Key Close, London-75 m²-
10, Key Close, London-74 m²-
11, Key Close, London-75 m²-

Area insights for E1 4HG

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Overview

Postcode E1 4HG is located in a major urban area, within the Bethnal Green East ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.1 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 South is £63,503 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bethnal Green South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bethnal Green South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green South is £63,503 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from E1 4HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green South near E1 4HG 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 Whitechapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 4HG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel
0.3 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail
0.4 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 4HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.3 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens
0.5 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
16,167.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
61.48(+129%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.28(+71%)
Other theft
15.71(+37%)
Burglary
12.98(+137%)
Drugs
8.88(+43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
209
56.95%
Other White
44
11.99%
British
35
9.54%
Other
16
4.36%
Chinese
15
4.09%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
33.12%
No qualifications
85
27.07%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.05%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.29%
Owns outright
13
10.92%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Schools

In the E1 4HG postcode area, located within Bethnal Green South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 4HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySwanlea SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryStepney Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStewart Headlam Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 4HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 4HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Grocers68-70 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFWalking directions to Star Grocers
0.1 miAlia Mini Market51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TTWalking directions to Alia Mini Market
0.1 miCambridge Supermarket64-66 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJWalking directions to Cambridge Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's1 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5SDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miChina Ark Supermarket84 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UNWalking directions to China Ark Supermarket