Postcode E2 0LJ 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 average crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from E2 0LJ.
Bethnal Green Central near E2 0LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bethnal Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 | £613 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £880,000 | £775 |
| Terraced | 18 | £830,000 | £929 |
| Flats | 87 | £445,000 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 10, Astra Apartments, 250, Globe Road, London, E2 0LW | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 14, Keats House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HT | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Rogers Estate, Globe Road, London, E2 0JY | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 10, Shelley House, Cornwall Avenue, London, E2 0HE | Flats | Leasehold | £564,310 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 9, Milton House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HS | Flats | Leasehold | £499,850 |
In the E2 0LJ postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 0LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lala Bazar | 161 Globe Road, London, E2 0LJ | Walking directions to Lala Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 250a Globe Road, London, E2 0LX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | E&R Natural Food | Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 0LT | Walking directions to E&R Natural Food |
| 0.1 mi | Singh Supermarket | 37 Roman Road, London, E2 0HU | Walking directions to Singh Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Convenience Store | 23 Roman Road, London, E2 0HU | Walking directions to Angel Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 0LJ, 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
The area around E2 0LJ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around E2 0LJ in Bethnal Green Central is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 0LJ, including Bangabandhu Primary School (Good), Morpeth School (Good) and Rachel Keeling Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 0LJ is Bethnal Green in TfL zone 2, about 309 m away, serving the Central line.
E2 0LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 0LJ 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).