Postcode E2 9BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 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 59.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 9BL.
Bethnal Green North West near E2 9BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
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 9BL postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North West, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9BL
| 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 | Tesco Express | 452 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Figs & Grain | 19-21 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Figs & Grain |
| 0.3 mi | Ali's Food Centre | 497-499 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9BU | Walking directions to Ali's Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.