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E2 0SY

Palmers Road

Bethnal Green East

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Detailed insights for E2 0SY

Overview

Postcode E2 0SY 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 Mile End West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile End West is £77,599 per year. The nearest station is Mile End, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Mile End West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Mile End West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Mile End West is £77,599 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from E2 0SY.

Flood risk

No risk

Mile End West near E2 0SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 0SY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.6 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.6 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 0SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.1 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green
0.4 miCarlton Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Carlton Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
27,981.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.67(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.33(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-44%)
Burglary
3.18(-42%)
Public order
2.38(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
38.19%
Other White
61
19.74%
African
60
19.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
4.85%
Other
9
2.91%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
208
85.6%
Level 3 (A level)
18
7.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
1.65%
No qualifications
3
1.23%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
39.57%
Owns with a mortgage
48
34.53%
Owns outright
12
8.63%
Shared ownership
12
8.63%
Other social rented
9
6.47%
Total households: 139

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 0SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2025Flat 14, Justines Place, 17, Palmers Road, London, E2 0SPFlatsLeasehold£462,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 20, 20, Palmers Road, London, E2 0SZFlatsLeasehold£840,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 53, 20, Palmers Road, London, E2 0SZFlatsLeasehold£610,000
19 Feb 2026Flat 11, Caesar Court, Palmers Road, London, E2 0SGFlatsLeasehold£455,000
01 Jun 2026Apartment 704, Regalia Point, 30, Palmers Road, London, E2 0FQFlatsLeasehold£416,000

Schools

In the E2 0SY postcode area, located within Mile End West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 0SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGatehouse SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryOlga Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBonner Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 0SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKay's Local Supermarket209 Roman Road, London, E2 0QYWalking directions to Kay's Local Supermarket
0.1 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
0.2 miJenny's Food & Wine351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QRWalking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine
0.2 miHassan Mini Store355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QRWalking directions to Hassan Mini 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 0SY, 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)Mile End WestE02000873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 010EE01032785
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 0SY

Is E2 0SY (Mile End West) safe?

The area around E2 0SY records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E2 0SY?

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

What schools are near E2 0SY?

There are 20 schools close to E2 0SY, including Gatehouse School, Olga Primary School (Good) and Bonner Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 0SY?

The closest station to E2 0SY is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 834 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E2 0SY?

E2 0SY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 0SY (Mile End West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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