Postcode E2 9LY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bethnal Green North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 9LY.
Bethnal Green North East near E2 9LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
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 9LY postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raj News | 2-4 Bonner Road, London, E2 9JS | Walking directions to Raj News |
| 0.1 mi | University Stores | 25 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ | Walking directions to University Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Brothers Food Store & Off Licence | 2-3 St. James's Avenue, London, E2 9JD | Walking directions to Brothers Food Store & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | City Supermarket | 389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA | Walking directions to City Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Food & Wine | 367 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA | Walking directions to Euro Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.