Postcode E1 4GW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bethnal Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.5% 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.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 213 ft away from E1 4GW.
Bethnal Green East near E1 4GW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.2 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £470,856 (about £7,733 per square metre) in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 | £6,596 |
| Flats | 84 | £450,000 | £7,479 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £9,583 |
| Terraced | 18 | £849,250 | £9,838 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green East
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4GW.
In the E1 4GW postcode area, located within Bethnal Green East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 4GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | K&K Foodstore | 310 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BU | Walking directions to K&K Foodstore |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Lala Bazar | 161 Globe Road, London, E2 0LJ | Walking directions to Lala Bazar |
| 0.2 mi | Globe Food & Wine | 30 Globe Road, London, E1 4DU | Walking directions to Globe Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1 4GW, 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 4GW 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.
The median sale price around E1 4GW in Bethnal Green East is £470,856 (about £7,733 per square metre) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 4GW, including Morpeth School (Good), London East Alternative Provision (Good) and Rachel Keeling Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 4GW is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 396 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E1 4GW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,689 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 4GW 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.