Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E2 (Bethnal Green): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E2 (Bethnal Green) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Homes sold for a median of £500,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.2% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 22 schools with an E2 postcode, and the nearest stations include Cambridge Heath, Bethnal Green and Hoxton.
House prices in E2
377 homes sold in E2 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £500,000. That's 2.2% lower than the 12 months before (£511,000).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 309 | £471,000 |
| Terraced houses | 40 | £870,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | Flat 11, 87 - 91 Hackney Road, E2 8FE | Flat | £525,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 16, Cotherstone Court, 25 Mint Street, E2 6FZ | Flat | £340,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2, Glassworks Studios Basing Place, E2 8AB | Flat | £585,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 47 Chilton Street, E2 6DZ | Terraced | £815,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, Antenor House Old Bethnal Green Road, E2 6QS | Flat | £350,000 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Apartment 803, Titanium Point, 24 Palmers Road, E2 0FA | Flat | £125,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat 5a, London Wharf Wharf Place, E2 9BD | Flat | £636,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Flat 9, Bow Brook House Gathorne Street, E2 0PW | Flat | £675,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 19, Walton House Montclare Street, E2 7ET | Flat | £510,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 82 Wellington Row, E2 7BQ | Flat | £352,500 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in E2
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Theft from the person | 5% |
| Public order | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 33 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E2 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,162 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in E2
22 open schools have an E2 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 56 |
Primary schools (13)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School | Community school | 4-11 | 640 |
| Sebright School | Community school | 3-11 | 430 |
| Columbia Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 416 |
| Globe Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 412 |
| Bangabandhu Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 309 |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School | Community school | 2-7 | 258 |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 2-11 | 232 |
| Mowlem Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 222 |
| Virginia Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 214 |
| Hague Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 205 |
| Lawdale Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 205 |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 176 |
| William Davis Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 151 |
Secondary schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School | Community school | 11-18 | 1512 |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch | Academy converter | 11-19 | 1457 |
| The Bridge Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-19 | 1070 |
| Haggerston School | Academy converter | 11-19 | 939 |
| Oaklands School | Community school | 11-18 | 902 |
Special and other schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School | Other independent school | 3-11 | 494 |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah | Other independent school | 11-20 | 143 |
| Brick Lane School | Other independent special school | 5-18 | 72 |
Stations near E2
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Heath | 0.3 mi |
| Bethnal Green | 0.4 mi |
| Hoxton | 0.6 mi |
| Whitechapel | 0.7 mi |
| Shoreditch High Street | 0.7 mi |
| Haggerston | 0.8 mi |
| Stepney Green | 0.9 mi |
Council and wards
E2 is covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Wards include Bethnal Green East, Bethnal Green West, Haggerston, Hoxton East & Shoreditch and Weavers.
Frequently asked questions
Is E2 a safe area to live?
E2 (Bethnal Green) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was shoplifting. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in E2?
The median sale price in E2 (Bethnal Green) was £500,000 across 377 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.2% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E2?
The nearest stations to the centre of E2 are Cambridge Heath (0.3 mi), Bethnal Green (0.4 mi), Hoxton (0.6 mi) and Whitechapel (0.7 mi).
How many schools are there in E2?
There are 22 open schools with an E2 postcode, including 13 primary and 5 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E2?
E2 is covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.