Postcode E2 9RP 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 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 Bethnal Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Bethnal Green North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.5% 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 per household in Bethnal Green North East is £65,643 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from E2 9RP.
Bethnal Green North East near E2 9RP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £747,500 | £808 |
| Flats | 103 | £490,000 | £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 | £747,500 |
| 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 | £808 |
| 2026 | £755 | — |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 9RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 9, Kedleston Walk, London, E2 9RP | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, Macpherson Apartments, 307, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 16, Apollo House, St Judes Road, London, E2 9RL | Flats | Leasehold | £497,500 |
In the E2 9RP 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 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 319 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Food & Wine | 367 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA | Walking directions to Euro Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | City Supermarket | 389 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA | Walking directions to City Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Cigara Vape Store | 479 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH | Walking directions to Cigara Vape Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bengali Fonga Market | 325 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EG | Walking directions to Bengali Fonga Market |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 9RP, 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 9RP records about 77 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.
The median sale price around E2 9RP in Bethnal Green North East is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 9RP, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Oaklands School (Good) and Lawdale Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 9RP is Bethnal Green in TfL zone 2, about 249 m away, serving the Central and Overground lines.
E2 9RP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,698 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 9RP 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).
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.