Postcode E2 9SW 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 West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bethnal Green North West is £69,745 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is London Fields.
Bethnal Green North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Bethnal Green North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bethnal Green North West is £69,745 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 9SW.
Bethnal Green North West near E2 9SW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 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 | 112 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £720,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bethnal Green West
In the E2 9SW postcode area, located within Bethnal Green North West, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Figs & Grain | 19-21 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Figs & Grain |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.2 mi | Londis Broadway SuperSaver | 46-48 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ | Walking directions to Londis Broadway SuperSaver |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 43-45 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | News Corner | 60 Goldsmiths' Row, London, E2 8QY | Walking directions to News Corner |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.