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 moderate crime levels, with around 73.8 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 located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.8 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, Overground | 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 | N/A | 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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 |
| Flats | 79 | £462,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £810,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green East
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 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.