Postcode E1 4AY 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 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 Central is £67,052 per year. The nearest station is Stepney Green, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green Central is £67,052 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from E1 4AY.
Bethnal Green Central near E1 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stepney Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Stepney Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 | £613 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £880,000 | £775 |
| Terraced | 18 | £830,000 | £929 |
| Flats | 87 | £445,000 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 28B, Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AS | Flats | Leasehold | £471,712 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Mydelton House, 62A, Cephas Street, London, E1 4AX | Detached | Freehold | £930,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 30B, Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AT | Terraced | Leasehold | £745,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 46, Cephas Avenue, London, E1 4AT | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Flat 25, Stothard House, Amiel Street, London, E1 4JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the E1 4AY postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 4AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Globe Corner | 107 Globe Road, London, E1 4LB | Walking directions to Globe Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road, London, E1 4LB | Walking directions to Tad's Coffee Offie |
| 0.1 mi | Globe Food & Wine | 30 Globe Road, London, E1 4DU | Walking directions to Globe Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Two Brothers Mini Market | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NN | Walking directions to Two Brothers Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 3-5 Globe Road, London, E1 4DT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ahmodul Khabir
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Halima Islam
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Tareq Abdullah
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 4AY records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E1 4AY in Bethnal Green Central is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 4AY, including John Scurr Primary School (Good), London East Alternative Provision (Good) and Bangabandhu Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 4AY is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 229 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E1 4AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,709 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 4AY is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ahmodul Khabir (Aspire), Halima Islam (Aspire) and Syed Tareq Abdullah (Aspire).