Postcode E2 9PA is located in a major urban area, within the Bethnal Green East area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bethnal Green East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year. The median sale price in Bethnal Green East is £470,000 (around £693 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £378,750 and £610,000. The nearest station is Bethnal Green, about 0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,011 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green East is £62,932 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from E2 9PA.
Bethnal Green East near E2 9PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bethnal Green located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0 mi | Museum Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Museum Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £693 per square foot) in Bethnal Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £930,000 | £613 |
| Terraced | 17 | £830,000 | £907 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £610,000 | £659 |
| Flats | 97 | £450,000 | £685 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £817,500 |
| 2017 | £489,000 | £826,500 |
| 2018 | £419,500 | £827,500 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £637,500 |
| 2020 | £412,500 | £732,500 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £730,000 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £894,256 |
| 2023 | £411,000 | £925,000 |
| 2024 | £432,518 | £910,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £855,000 |
| 2026 | £444,000 | £815,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £729 | £798 |
| 2017 | £715 | £809 |
| 2018 | £609 | £853 |
| 2019 | £601 | £772 |
| 2020 | £628 | £863 |
| 2021 | £638 | £833 |
| 2022 | £663 | £954 |
| 2023 | £636 | £929 |
| 2024 | £659 | £887 |
| 2025 | £700 | £914 |
| 2026 | £664 | £907 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 455, Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH | Other | Leasehold | £23,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 10, Macpherson Apartments, 307, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £638,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Flat 9, Macpherson Apartments, 307, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £610,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 297, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0EL | Other | Freehold | £705,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 16, Swinburne House, Roman Road, London, E2 0HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 |
In the E2 9PA postcode area, located within Bethnal Green East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Darul Hadis Latifiah | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Darul Hadis Latifiah ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Globe Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2017. | |
Globe Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E2 9PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cigara Vape Store | 479 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH | Walking directions to Cigara Vape Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 291 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0EL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Vicky's Newsagents | 19 Roman Road, London, E2 0HU | Walking directions to Vicky's Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Convenience Store | 23 Roman Road, London, E2 0HU | Walking directions to Angel Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 319 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ahmodul Khabir
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Halima Islam
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Tareq Abdullah
Bethnal Green East - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 9PA records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E2 9PA in Bethnal Green East is £470,000 (about £693 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 9PA, including Darul Hadis Latifiah, St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Globe Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E2 9PA is Bethnal Green in TfL zone 2, about 66 m away, serving the Central line.
E2 9PA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,011 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 9PA is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ahmodul Khabir (Aspire), Halima Islam (Aspire) and Syed Tareq Abdullah (Aspire).