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E2 0QF

Meath Crescent

Bethnal Green East

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Detailed insights for E2 0QF

Overview

Postcode E2 0QF 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 Stepney Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bethnal Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bethnal Green East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.9%

Approximately 36.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from E2 0QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green East near E2 0QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stepney Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 0QF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.4 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green
0.6 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 0QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.1 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
14,163.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.25(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.73(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.28(-22%)
Robbery
7.28(+104%)
Burglary
6.72(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
128
38.55%
British
92
27.71%
Other White
40
12.05%
African
19
5.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.01%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
52.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.71%
No qualifications
32
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.08%
Level 3 (A level)
20
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
31.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
28.83%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.92%
Shared ownership
9
8.11%
Owns outright
6
5.41%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Bethnal Green East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£717
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £612K

Based on 116 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 £1,350,000.

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
Terraced20£833,000£929
Flats93£450,000£693

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£855,000
2026£440,000£822,750
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20262, Walter Street, London, E2 0QBFlatsLeasehold£443,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 19, Walter Besant House, 300, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DLFlatsLeasehold£377,500
04 Mar 20265, Moody Street, London, E1 4BZFlatsLeasehold£490,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 101, Roundwood Court, 3, Meath Crescent, London, E2 0QLFlatsLeasehold£415,000
15 Sept 2025Flat 94, Roundwood Court, 3, Meath Crescent, London, E2 0QLOtherLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the E2 0QF postcode area, located within Bethnal Green East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 0QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryRachel Keeling Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryMorpeth SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBonner Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 0QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miK&K Foodstore310 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BUWalking directions to K&K Foodstore
0.2 miRoman Road News134-136 Roman Road, London, E2 0RNWalking directions to Roman Road News
0.2 miFreshGo132 Roman Road, London, E2 0RNWalking directions to FreshGo
0.2 miRoyal Express162 Roman Road, London, E2 0RYWalking directions to Royal Express
0.2 miSimply Fresh201-203 Roman Road, London, E2 0QYWalking directions to Simply Fresh

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 0QF, 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 EastE02000870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 007BE01004260
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 0QF

Is E2 0QF (Bethnal Green East) safe?

The area around E2 0QF records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near E2 0QF?

The median sale price around E2 0QF in Bethnal Green East is £470,000 (about £717 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E2 0QF?

There are 20 schools close to E2 0QF, including Rachel Keeling Nursery School (Outstanding), Morpeth School (Good) and Bonner Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 0QF?

The closest station to E2 0QF is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 562 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E2 0QF?

E2 0QF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,413 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 0QF 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).