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E1 4UA

Vawdrey Close

Bethnal Green East

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Detailed insights for E1 4UA

Overview

Postcode E1 4UA 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.1 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 South is £63,503 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Bethnal Green South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bethnal Green South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green South is £63,503 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from E1 4UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green South near E1 4UA 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 Whitechapel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 4UA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.3 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
16,167.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
61.48(+129%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.28(+71%)
Other theft
15.71(+37%)
Burglary
12.98(+137%)
Drugs
8.88(+43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
209
56.95%
Other White
44
11.99%
British
35
9.54%
Other
16
4.36%
Chinese
15
4.09%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
33.12%
No qualifications
85
27.07%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.05%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.29%
Owns outright
13
10.92%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202526, Wyllen Close, London, E1 4HQFlatsLeasehold£320,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 3, Marlborough Lodge, 4, Cleveland Grove, London, E1 4XJFlatsLeasehold£381,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 15, Marlborough Lodge, 4, Cleveland Grove, London, E1 4XJFlatsLeasehold£360,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 59, Chronas Building, 25, Mile End Road, London, E1 4TWFlatsLeasehold£460,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 2, 15 - 19, Cleveland Way, London, E1 4TZFlatsLeasehold£768,000

Schools

In the E1 4UA postcode area, located within Bethnal Green South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 4UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Scurr Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStepney Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySwanlea SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 4UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlia Mini Market51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TTWalking directions to Alia Mini Market
0.1 miStar Grocers68-70 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFWalking directions to Star Grocers
0.1 miChina Ark Supermarket84 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UNWalking directions to China Ark Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miChina Ark86 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UNWalking directions to China Ark

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 4UA, 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 SouthE02000876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 013BE01004206
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 4UA

Is E1 4UA (Bethnal Green South) safe?

The area around E1 4UA records about 131 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near E1 4UA?

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

What schools are near E1 4UA?

There are 20 schools close to E1 4UA, including John Scurr Primary School (Good), Stepney Park Primary School (Good) and Swanlea School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 4UA?

The closest station to E1 4UA is Whitechapel in TfL zone 2, about 436 m away, serving the District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 4UA?

E1 4UA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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