Postcode E2 0LR 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 East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 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 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bethnal Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from E2 0LR.
Bethnal Green East near E2 0LR 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 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 10, Astra Apartments, 250, Globe Road, London, E2 0LW | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 36, Tuscan House, 16, Knottisford Street, London, E2 0PR | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, Tuscan House, 16, Knottisford Street, London, E2 0PR | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 79A, Roman Road, London, E2 0QN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Flat 31, Pepys House, Kirkwall Place, London, E2 0NB | Flats | Leasehold | £334,000 |
In the E2 0LR postcode area, located within Bethnal Green East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 0LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 250a Globe Road, London, E2 0LX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 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 | Lala Bazar | 161 Globe Road, London, E2 0LJ | Walking directions to Lala Bazar |
| 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 0LR, 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 0LR records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around E2 0LR in Bethnal Green East 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 0LR, including Rachel Keeling Nursery School (Outstanding), Morpeth School (Good) and Globe Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 0LR is Bethnal Green in TfL zone 2, about 388 m away, serving the Central line.
E2 0LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,011 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 0LR 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).