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E2 0HR

Roman Road

Bethnal Green East

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Overview

Postcode E2 0HR 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, about 25% 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, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bethnal Green Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.5%

Approximately 49.5% 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 road, approximately 269 ft away from E2 0HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green Central near E2 0HR 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 located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 0HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green
0.4 mi

2

Cambridge Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Cambridge Heath
0.4 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 0HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.1 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
15,354 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.05(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.28(+13%)
Drugs
13.7(+121%)
Public order
10.09(+49%)
Theft from the person
8.65(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
202
57.55%
British
59
16.81%
Other White
35
9.97%
Other
15
4.27%
Other Asian
7
1.99%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
38.46%
No qualifications
64
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
46.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
21.5%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.69%
Owns outright
8
7.48%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Bethnal Green East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£717
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £610K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,285,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£930,000£613
Semi-Detached2£880,000£775
Terraced18£830,000£929
Flats87£445,000£694

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£817,500
2017£489,000£826,500
2018£419,500£827,500
2019£395,000£637,500
2020£412,500£732,500
2021£410,000£730,000
2022£425,000£894,256
2023£411,000£925,000
2024£432,518£910,000
2025£450,000£847,500
2026£416,000£815,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£729£798
2017£715£809
2018£609£853
2019£601£772
2020£628£863
2021£638£833
2022£663£954
2023£636£929
2024£659£887
2025£697£929
2026£685£893
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Flat 9, Morris House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HPFlatsLeasehold£485,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 16, Swinburne House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HJFlatsLeasehold£525,000
06 Mar 2025Flat 15, Swinburne House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HJFlatsLeasehold£550,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 9, Milton House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HSFlatsLeasehold£499,850
27 Nov 2025Flat 26, Whitman House, Cornwall Avenue, London, E2 0HFFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the E2 0HR postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 0HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDarul Hadis LatifiahOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBangabandhu Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGlobe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 0HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 0HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVicky's Newsagents19 Roman Road, London, E2 0HUWalking directions to Vicky's Newsagents
0 miAngel Convenience Store23 Roman Road, London, E2 0HUWalking directions to Angel Convenience Store
0.1 miSingh Supermarket37 Roman Road, London, E2 0HUWalking directions to Singh Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's Local291 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0ELWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCigara Vape Store479 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QHWalking directions to Cigara Vape Store

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 E2 0HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ahmodul Khabir

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Halima Islam

Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Syed Tareq Abdullah

Bethnal Green East - 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 EastE05009317
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bethnal Green CentralE02000874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 011BE01004209
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 0HR

Is E2 0HR (Bethnal Green Central) safe?

The area around E2 0HR records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 E2 0HR?

The median sale price around E2 0HR in Bethnal Green Central is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E2 0HR?

There are 20 schools close to E2 0HR, including Darul Hadis Latifiah, Bangabandhu Primary School (Good) and Globe Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 0HR?

The closest station to E2 0HR is Bethnal Green in TfL zone 2, about 125 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E2 0HR?

E2 0HR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 0HR (Bethnal Green Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 0HR is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ahmodul Khabir (Aspire), Halima Islam (Aspire) and Syed Tareq Abdullah (Aspire).