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E1 4HR

Cephas Street

Bethnal Green East

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Overview

Postcode E1 4HR 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 average crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bethnal Green Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.3%

Approximately 47.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green Central is £67,052 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 305 ft away from E1 4HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green Central near E1 4HR 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 Stepney Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 4HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.3 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail
0.3 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 4HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.2 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens
0.5 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
23,578 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.78(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.86(-7%)
Burglary
6.52(+19%)
Other theft
6.11(-47%)
Drugs
5.7(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
156
60.94%
Other White
24
9.38%
British
19
7.42%
Other Asian
9
3.52%
Chinese
7
2.73%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
26.6%
No qualifications
44
23.4%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
43.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
13
17.57%
Other social rented
3
4.05%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.05%
Total households: 74

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 2025Flat 8, Sceptre House, Malcolm Road, London, E1 4HPFlatsLeasehold£370,000
27 Jan 2026Flat 1, 28, Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFFlatsLeasehold£355,000
15 Jan 2026Flat 1, 58, Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFFlatsLeasehold£440,000
24 Apr 202530, Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFFlatsLeasehold£530,000
28 Jan 2026Flat 9, Wickford House, Wickford Street, London, E1 4HWFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 4HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Scurr Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBangabandhu Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableDarul Hadis LatifiahOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 4HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Grocers68-70 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFWalking directions to Star Grocers
0.1 miCambridge Supermarket64-66 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJWalking directions to Cambridge Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAlia Mini Market51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TTWalking directions to Alia Mini Market
0.2 miCITY SUPERMARKETMile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4GLWalking directions to CITY SUPERMARKET

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 4HR, 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 CentralE02000874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 011FE01032787
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 4HR

Is E1 4HR (Bethnal Green Central) safe?

The area around E1 4HR records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near E1 4HR?

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

What schools are near E1 4HR?

There are 20 schools close to E1 4HR, including John Scurr Primary School (Good), Bangabandhu Primary School (Good) and Darul Hadis Latifiah. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 4HR?

The closest station to E1 4HR is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 389 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 4HR?

E1 4HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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