Postcode E2 9DY 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 high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green North West is £69,745 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge Heath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Bethnal Green North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 109 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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 per household in Bethnal Green North West is £69,745 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from E2 9DY.
Bethnal Green North West near E2 9DY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £499,500 (about £775 per square foot) in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £747,500 | £849 |
| Flats | 93 | £480,000 | £768 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £501,250 | £721,000 |
| 2017 | £505,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | £461,000 | £700,000 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £757,500 |
| 2020 | £463,250 | £820,500 |
| 2021 | £515,000 | £825,000 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £885,000 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £960,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £774,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £733,750 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £736 | £839 |
| 2017 | £775 | £820 |
| 2018 | £732 | £828 |
| 2019 | £671 | £837 |
| 2020 | £691 | £869 |
| 2021 | £796 | £805 |
| 2022 | £711 | £892 |
| 2023 | £767 | £866 |
| 2024 | £710 | £794 |
| 2025 | £790 | £829 |
| 2026 | £755 | — |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 439 - 441, Hackney Road, London, E2 9DY | Other | Freehold | £1,425,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 439 - 441, Hackney Road, London, E2 9DY | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 10, Tanners Yard, Treadway Street, London, E2 6QW | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 1B, 73, Temple Street, London, E2 6GE | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 2B, 73, Temple Street, London, E2 6GE | Flats | Leasehold | £362,500 |
In the E2 9DY 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 9DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 452 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Anemon | 531 Hackney Road, London, E2 9ED | Walking directions to Anemon |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Super Market | 475-477 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9BU | Walking directions to Corner Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ali's Food Centre | 497-499 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9BU | Walking directions to Ali's Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 228-232 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abu Talha Chowdhury
Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026
Amin Rahman
Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026
Musthak Ahmed
Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 9DY records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E2 9DY in Bethnal Green North West is £499,500 (about £775 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 9DY, including Oaklands School (Good), Sebright School (Outstanding) and Mowlem Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 9DY is Cambridge Heath in TfL zone 2, about 235 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 9DY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,187 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 9DY is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abu Talha Chowdhury (Aspire), Amin Rahman (Aspire) and Musthak Ahmed (Aspire).