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E2 9RH

Old Bethnal Green Road

Bethnal Green West

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Detailed insights for E2 9RH

Overview

Postcode E2 9RH 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 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethnal Green North East is £65,643 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge Heath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Bethnal Green North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.2%

Approximately 63.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bethnal Green North East is £65,643 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from E2 9RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bethnal Green North East near E2 9RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 9RH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 9RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaggerston ParkLargeWalking directions to Haggerston Park
0.4 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.4 miBethnal Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
27,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.96(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.47(-28%)
Other theft
12.39(+8%)
Burglary
7.67(+40%)
Drugs
6.49(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
182
59.09%
British
54
17.53%
African
28
9.09%
Other White
9
2.92%
Caribbean
8
2.6%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
33.33%
No qualifications
55
24.44%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
45.28%
Social rents from council
19
17.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
16.04%
Owns with a mortgage
14
13.21%
Owns outright
4
3.77%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Bethnal Green West

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£775
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £624K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) in Bethnal Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethnal Green West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£747,500£808
Flats103£490,000£768

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethnal Green West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£747,500
2026£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£808
2026£755
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethnal Green West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethnal Green West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Apartment 406, Margerie Court, 5, Esker Place, London, E2 9FHFlatsLeasehold£179,695
04 Mar 2025Flat 7, Nestor House, Old Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6QUFlatsLeasehold£365,000
13 Mar 202639, Millennium Place, London, E2 9NLFlatsLeasehold£330,000
26 Mar 20259, Millennium Place, London, E2 9NLFlatsLeasehold£345,000
11 Jul 2025Flat C, 456, Hackney Road, London, E2 9EGFlatsLeasehold£520,000

Schools

In the E2 9RH postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 9RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMowlem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryOaklands SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 9RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCity Supermarket389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to City Supermarket
0.1 miCo-op Food228-232 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express452 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAnemon531 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EDWalking directions to Anemon
0.1 miEuro Food & Wine367 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RAWalking directions to Euro Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E2 9RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abu Talha Chowdhury

Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Amin Rahman

Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Musthak Ahmed

Bethnal Green West - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardBethnal Green WestE05009331
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bethnal Green North EastE02000865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 002CE01004199
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 9RH

Is E2 9RH (Bethnal Green North East) safe?

The area around E2 9RH records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near E2 9RH?

The median sale price around E2 9RH in Bethnal Green North East is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E2 9RH?

There are 20 schools close to E2 9RH, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Mowlem Primary School (Outstanding) and Oaklands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 9RH?

The closest station to E2 9RH is Cambridge Heath in TfL zone 2, about 88 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E2 9RH?

E2 9RH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,280 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 9RH (Bethnal Green North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 9RH 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.