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E1 5RA

Buckhurst Street

Bethnal Green West

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Overview

Postcode E1 5RA is located in a major urban area, within the Bethnal Green West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Bethnal Green Rail, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Bethnal Green Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bethnal Green Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.5%

Approximately 45.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from E1 5RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green Central near E1 5RA 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 Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 5RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail
0.3 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green
0.3 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 5RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.2 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens
0.5 miStepney Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Gardens

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
31,886.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
49.31(+84%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.37(+43%)
Shoplifting
23.76(+138%)
Public order
13.45(+99%)
Other theft
11.65(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
199
59.58%
British
63
18.86%
Other White
22
6.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.29%
Arab
8
2.4%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
40.08%
No qualifications
68
28.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.81%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
32.14%
Owns outright
15
13.39%
Other social rented
13
11.61%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.14%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Bethnal Green West

Median price£499,500
Price per sq ft£775
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £613K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £499,500 (about £775 per square foot) in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,300,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£747,500£849
Flats93£480,000£768

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£501,250£721,000
2017£505,000£680,000
2018£461,000£700,000
2019£425,000£757,500
2020£463,250£820,500
2021£515,000£825,000
2022£470,000£885,000
2023£475,000£960,000
2024£450,000£774,000
2025£500,000£733,750
2026£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£736£839
2017£775£820
2018£732£828
2019£671£837
2020£691£869
2021£796£805
2022£711£892
2023£767£866
2024£710£794
2025£790£829
2026£755
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 5RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 5RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Flat 15, Steeple Court, Coventry Road, London, E1 5QZFlatsLeasehold£380,000
02 Jun 2025Flat 5, Steeple Court, Coventry Road, London, E1 5QZFlatsLeasehold£720,000
30 Jul 202512, Bartholomew Square, London, E1 5PHTerracedLeasehold£625,000
23 Dec 2025Flat 23, Orion House, Coventry Road, London, E1 5RXFlatsLeasehold£270,000
18 Jun 2025Flat 7, Bookbinders Court, 61, Cudworth Street, London, E1 5QUFlatsLeasehold£482,500

Schools

In the E1 5RA postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 5RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStewart Headlam Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHague Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySwanlea SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 5RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCambridge Supermarket64-66 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJWalking directions to Cambridge Supermarket
0.1 miStar Grocers68-70 Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UFWalking directions to Star Grocers
0.2 miSainsbury's1 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5SDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAlia Mini Market51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TTWalking directions to Alia Mini Market
0.3 miTesco Express83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abu Talha Chowdhury

Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Amin Rahman

Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Musthak Ahmed

Bethnal Green West - 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 WestE05009331
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bethnal Green CentralE02000874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 011DE01004212
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 5RA

Is E1 5RA (Bethnal Green Central) safe?

The area around E1 5RA records about 111 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E1 5RA?

The median sale price around E1 5RA in Bethnal Green Central is £499,500 (about £775 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 5RA?

There are 20 schools close to E1 5RA, including Stewart Headlam Primary School (Outstanding), Hague Primary School (Good) and Swanlea School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 5RA?

The closest station to E1 5RA is Bethnal Green Rail in TfL zone 2, about 219 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E1 5RA?

E1 5RA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 5RA (Bethnal Green Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 5RA is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abu Talha Chowdhury (Aspire), Amin Rahman (Aspire) and Musthak Ahmed (Aspire).