Postcode E2 9EL 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bethnal Green North East is £50,800 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Bethnal Green North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bethnal Green North East is £50,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 198 ft away from E2 9EL.
Bethnal Green North East near E2 9EL 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 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 9EL postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 452 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 228-232 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | City Supermarket | 389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA | Walking directions to City Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.