Postcode E1 5QW 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 high crime levels, with around 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bethnal Green Central is £67,052 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green Central is £67,052 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from E1 5QW.
Bethnal Green Central near E1 5QW 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 |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £812,750 |
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 |
| Flats | 83 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green East
In the E1 5QW postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cambridge Supermarket | 64-66 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJ | Walking directions to Cambridge Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Star Grocers | 68-70 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UF | Walking directions to Star Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Alia Mini Market | 51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT | Walking directions to Alia Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road, London, E1 4LB | Walking directions to Tad's Coffee Offie |
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 5QW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.