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E2 7BQ

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Overview

Postcode E2 7BQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.8 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Brick Lane North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brick Lane North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

Approximately 53.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 7BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brick Lane North near E2 7BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 7BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail
0.5 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton
0.5 mi

2

Cambridge Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Cambridge Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 7BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaggerston ParkLargeWalking directions to Haggerston Park
0.3 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.4 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
36,031.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.12(+101%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.71(+18%)
Theft from the person
14.12(+51%)
Other theft
12.71(+11%)
Public order
12.24(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
241
52.74%
British
65
14.22%
Other White
47
10.28%
African
31
6.78%
Arab
13
2.84%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
35.23%
No qualifications
74
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
47.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
21.05%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.2%
Owns outright
12
7.02%
Other social rented
11
6.43%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Weavers

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£763
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£408K – £736K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,323,575.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weavers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£939,250£869
Flats68£463,750£731

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weavers

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weavers in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 17, Tria Apartments, 49, Durant Street, London, E2 7DTFlatsLeasehold£375,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 31, Tria Apartments, 49, Durant Street, London, E2 7DTFlatsLeasehold£690,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 27, Tria Apartments, 49, Durant Street, London, E2 7DTFlatsLeasehold£560,000
31 Oct 202551, Barnet Grove, London, E2 7BHTerracedFreehold£983,120
27 Jun 202565, Barnet Grove, London, E2 7BHTerracedFreehold£1,215,000

Schools

In the E2 7BQ postcode area, located within Brick Lane North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 7BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryColumbia Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryElizabeth Selby Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLawdale Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 7BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 7BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaks News154 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RGWalking directions to Maks News
0.1 miTesco Express271-275 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHackney EssentialsColumbia Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RGWalking directions to Hackney Essentials
0.1 miMas Bazar Bethnal GreenBethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 6ADWalking directions to Mas Bazar Bethnal Green
0.2 miEarth OrganicTower Hamlets, E2 6GRWalking directions to Earth Organic

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 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amina Ali

Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kabir Ahmed

Weavers - 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
WardWeaversE05009335
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brick Lane NorthE02000872
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 009BE01004313
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 7BQ

Is E2 7BQ (Brick Lane North) safe?

The area around E2 7BQ records about 124 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.

What is the average house price near E2 7BQ?

The median sale price around E2 7BQ in Brick Lane North is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E2 7BQ?

There are 20 schools close to E2 7BQ, including Columbia Primary School (Good), Elizabeth Selby Infants' School (Good) and Lawdale Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 7BQ?

The closest station to E2 7BQ is Bethnal Green Rail in TfL zone 2, about 688 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E2 7BQ?

E2 7BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 7BQ (Brick Lane North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 7BQ 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).