Postcode E2 6LU 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 North West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green North West is £56,500 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Bethnal Green North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 80.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bethnal Green North West is £56,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from E2 6LU.
Bethnal Green North West near E2 6LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green 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 6LU postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 361 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Universal Food and Wine Centre Ltd | 438 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0DJ | Walking directions to Universal Food and Wine Centre Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bengali Fonga Market | 325 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EG | Walking directions to Bengali Fonga Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.