Postcode E1 5EL is located in a major urban area, within the Spitalfields & Banglatown 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 256.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green South is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 256.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 87.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Bethnal Green South is £51,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 5EL.
Bethnal Green South near E1 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £3,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 57 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £905,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spitalfields & Banglatown
In the E1 5EL postcode area, located within Bethnal Green South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maisha Store | 98 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Maisha Store |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Pedley Street, Tower Hamlets, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | TSB News | 77 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BS | Walking directions to TSB News |
| 0.1 mi | Vallance Confectionery | 26 Vallance Road, London, E1 5HR | Walking directions to Vallance Confectionery |
| 0.2 mi | All In One | Court Street, London, E1 1DG | Walking directions to All In One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.