Postcode E1 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Spitalfields & Banglatown ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 426.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× 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 0.1 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.
Bethnal Green South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 426.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green South is £63,503 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from E1 1BU.
Bethnal Green South near E1 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £852 per square foot) in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £2,150,000 | £942 |
| Flats | 68 | £490,000 | £845 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £615,000 | £1,645,000 |
| 2017 | £525,000 | £1,870,000 |
| 2018 | £570,000 | £1,870,000 |
| 2019 | £661,300 | £722,500 |
| 2020 | £537,500 | £985,000 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £2,700,000 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £845,000 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £1,750,000 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £1,162,500 |
| 2025 | £497,500 | £1,270,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £949 | £773 |
| 2017 | £893 | £954 |
| 2018 | £871 | £828 |
| 2019 | £912 | £673 |
| 2020 | £911 | £946 |
| 2021 | £845 | £1,035 |
| 2022 | £796 | £840 |
| 2023 | £841 | £900 |
| 2024 | £855 | £1,086 |
| 2025 | £843 | £910 |
| 2026 | £829 | — |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 6, Albion Yard, London, E1 1BW | Flats | Leasehold | £592,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 7, Albion Yard, London, E1 1BW | Flats | Leasehold | £451,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat 8-G1, Kempton Court, 2, Durward Street, London, E1 5BD | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 14-11, Kempton Court, 2, Durward Street, London, E1 5BE | Other | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 16, 37, Raven Row, London, E1 2EG | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the E1 1BU postcode area, located within Bethnal Green South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 287-289 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5SD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Hut Bazar | 283 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Hut Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 271-273 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Mas Bazar | 265 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Mas Bazar |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faysal Ahmed
Spitalfields & Banglatown - Elected 7 May 2026
Suluk Ahmed
Spitalfields & Banglatown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 1BU records about 427 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around E1 1BU in Bethnal Green South is £495,000 (about £852 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 1BU, including Swanlea School (Outstanding), Stepney Park Primary School (Good) and Stewart Headlam Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 1BU is Whitechapel in TfL zone 2, about 160 m away, serving the District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
E1 1BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 1BU is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Faysal Ahmed (Aspire) and Suluk Ahmed (Aspire).