Postcode E2 6GS is located in a major urban area, within the Weavers ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Brick Lane North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Brick Lane North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Brick Lane North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from E2 6GS.
Brick Lane North near E2 6GS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £763 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,323,575.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £952,500 | £887 |
| Flats | 65 | £465,000 | £731 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £525,000 | £853,750 |
| 2017 | £595,000 | £956,368 |
| 2018 | £520,000 | £999,995 |
| 2019 | £494,500 | £982,500 |
| 2020 | £512,500 | £975,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £975,000 |
| 2022 | £535,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £1,146,000 |
| 2024 | £502,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2025 | £509,000 | £961,250 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £995,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £901 | £922 |
| 2017 | £920 | £911 |
| 2018 | £790 | £1,021 |
| 2019 | £815 | £1,028 |
| 2020 | £768 | £935 |
| 2021 | £717 | £907 |
| 2022 | £802 | £990 |
| 2023 | £778 | £1,036 |
| 2024 | £812 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £783 | £847 |
| 2026 | £723 | £1,072 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 6GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 34, Hereford Street, London, E2 6EX | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 33, Bath House, 25, Dunbridge Street, London, E2 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 41, Bath House, 25, Dunbridge Street, London, E2 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £418,400 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 30, Bath House, 25, Dunbridge Street, London, E2 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 37, Bath House, 25, Dunbridge Street, London, E2 6JD | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 |
In the E2 6GS postcode area, located within Brick Lane North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 6GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chester St Minimart | 68 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EH | Walking directions to Chester St Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Pedley Street, Tower Hamlets, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | TSB News | 77 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BS | Walking directions to TSB News |
| 0.2 mi | Earth Organic | Tower Hamlets, E2 6GR | Walking directions to Earth Organic |
| 0.2 mi | Mas Bazar Bethnal Green | Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 6AD | Walking directions to Mas Bazar Bethnal Green |
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 6GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amina Ali
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Kabir Ahmed
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 6GS records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E2 6GS in Brick Lane North is £530,000 (about £763 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 6GS, including William Davis Primary School (Good), Thomas Buxton Primary School (Outstanding) and St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 6GS is Bethnal Green Rail in TfL zone 2, about 426 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 6GS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,789 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 6GS is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amina Ali (Labour Party) and Kabir Ahmed (Aspire).