Property profile

78 Russia Lane

E2 9LU

Bethnal Green West

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Map showing 78 Russia Lane, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£475,000

Flats sold in Bethnal Green West

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 sold18 Nov 2022
£431,000Change since last sale: +£46,000 (+11%)
Annualised change
+2.7% per yearTower Hamlets annualised change (flats) since 2022: −5.2% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £762 per sq ft
£582 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£179 per sq ft (−24%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Bethnal Green West
£497,500Estimate vs local median: −£21,000 (−4.2%)
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.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area76 m² / 818 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection09 Feb 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Nov 2022£431,000+232%
22 Jun 2001£129,995-

Local market

Property prices in Bethnal Green West

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£768
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£414K – £625K

Based on 109 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
Flats101£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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Flat 23, Ebenezer Mussel House, Patriot Square, London, E2 9NXFlatsLeasehold£500,000
22 May 202539, Approach Road, London, E2 9LYFlatsLeasehold£786,000
01 May 2026Flat 19, Calcraft House, Bonner Road, London, E2 9NDFlatsLeasehold£435,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 15, Calcraft House, Bonner Road, London, E2 9NDFlatsLeasehold£411,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 10, Evesham House, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PNFlatsLeasehold£480,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Russia Lane, London-53 m²-
4 Russia Lane, London, London-54 m²-
6 Russia Lane, London-68 m²-
10 Russia Lane, LondonLeasehold66 m²£490,000 (2016)
12, Russia Lane, LondonLeasehold63 m²£228,000 (2008)
14 Russia Lane, London, London-67 m²-
18 Russia Lane, London-54 m²-
26, Russia Lane, LondonLeasehold61 m²£415,000 (2020)
28, Russia Lane, London-64 m²-
32 Russia Lane, London, London-66 m²-

Area insights for E2 9LU

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Overview

Postcode E2 9LU 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 high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bethnal Green North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bethnal Green North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% 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 9LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green North East near E2 9LU 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 9LU
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 9LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens
0.5 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
25,126.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.87(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(-35%)
Other theft
8.72(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(-7%)
Public order
6.71(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
138
46.15%
British
78
26.09%
Other White
26
8.7%
African
19
6.35%
Other
12
4.01%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
39.47%
No qualifications
57
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.16%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
57.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.63%
Owns outright
11
10.28%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.41%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Schools

In the E2 9LU postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGlobe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 9LU
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 miCity Supermarket389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to City Supermarket
0.2 miCo-op Food228-232 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miEuro Food & Wine367 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to Euro Food & Wine