Postcode E1 5GB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 315.5 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 Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 315.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from E1 5GB.
Bethnal Green South near E1 5GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
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 5GB postcode area, located within Bethnal Green South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maisha Store | 98 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Maisha Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5SD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Vallance Confectionery | 26 Vallance Road, London, E1 5HR | Walking directions to Vallance Confectionery |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.