Postcode E2 6GG is located in a major urban area, within the Bethnal Green West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green Central is £48,800 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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 of residents in Bethnal Green Central is £48,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from E2 6GG.
Bethnal Green Central near E2 6GG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Museum Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Museum Gardens |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 118 | £483,750 |
| Terraced | 8 | £720,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green West
In the E2 6GG postcode area, located within Bethnal Green Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 6GG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 291 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0EL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Universal Food and Wine Centre Ltd | 438 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0DJ | Walking directions to Universal Food and Wine Centre Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Bengali Fonga Market | 325 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EG | Walking directions to Bengali Fonga Market |
| 0.2 mi | Cigara Vape Store | 479 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH | Walking directions to Cigara Vape Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.