Postcode E2 8GL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.7 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 Cambridge Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from E2 8GL.
Bethnal Green North West near E2 8GL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square 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 8GL postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | News Corner | 60 Goldsmiths' Row, London, E2 8QY | Walking directions to News Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Lalshah Grocers | Goldsmiths' Row, Tower Hamlets, E2 8QD | Walking directions to Lalshah Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 242 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Maks News | 154 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Maks News |
| 0.2 mi | Hackney Essentials | Columbia Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Hackney Essentials |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.