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 177.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green Central is £48,800 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Bethnal Green Central is £48,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from E1 5RA.
Bethnal Green Central near E1 5RA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 118 | £483,750 |
| Terraced | 8 | £720,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green West
In the E1 5RA postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5RA
| 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 | Sainsbury's | 1 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5SD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Alia Mini Market | 51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT | Walking directions to Alia Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.