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E1 4EQ

Argyle Road

Bethnal Green East

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Overview

Postcode E1 4EQ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year. The nearest station is Stepney Green, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bethnal Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bethnal Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.7%

Approximately 67.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 4EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green East near E1 4EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stepney Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 4EQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.5 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 E1 4EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.3 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
12,451.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.41(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.79(0%)
Drugs
21(+239%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(+52%)
Other theft
7.97(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
41.98%
Bangladeshi
56
21.37%
Other White
25
9.54%
African
13
4.96%
Caribbean
13
4.96%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
39.81%
No qualifications
39
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
65.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.42%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.21%
Social rents from council
2
2.08%
Total households: 96

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202532A, Argyle Road, London, E1 4EQFlatsLeasehold£405,000
26 Mar 202519A, Argyle Road, London, E1 4EQFlatsLeasehold£535,000
04 Mar 202534, Tollet Street, London, E1 4EETerracedFreehold£590,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 8, 62 - 64, Globe Road, London, E1 4DSFlatsLeasehold£448,500
12 Sept 2025Flat 5, 62 - 64, Globe Road, London, E1 4DSFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

In the E1 4EQ postcode area, located within Bethnal Green East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 4EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableLondon East Alternative ProvisionPupil referral unit

Good

0.1 miNot applicableMazahirul Uloom London SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNurseryAlice Model Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 4EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGlobe Food & Wine30 Globe Road, London, E1 4DUWalking directions to Globe Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local3-5 Globe Road, London, E1 4DTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express193 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miK&K Foodstore310 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BUWalking directions to K&K Foodstore
0.1 miShop & GoMile End Place, Tower Hamlets, E1 4BJWalking directions to Shop & Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E1 4EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ahmodul Khabir

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Halima Islam

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Syed Tareq Abdullah

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardBethnal Green EastE05009317
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bethnal Green EastE02000870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 007CE01004263
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 4EQ

Is E1 4EQ (Bethnal Green East) safe?

The area around E1 4EQ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near E1 4EQ?

The median sale price around E1 4EQ in Bethnal Green East is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 4EQ?

There are 20 schools close to E1 4EQ, including London East Alternative Provision (Good), Mazahirul Uloom London School (Good) and Alice Model Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 4EQ?

The closest station to E1 4EQ is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 211 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 4EQ?

E1 4EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 4EQ (Bethnal Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 4EQ 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).