Our area guide to Bethnal Green gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
E2
Bethnal Green Area Overview
Bethnal Green has undergone a dramatic regeneration since its time as an East End haunt for gangsters. Many of the ugly council blocks have now been demolished to make way for new apartment blocks.
Bethnal Green Property Types & Architecture
There are still many Victorian terraces and attractive mansion blocks, alongside the new canal side developments.
Bethnal Green Shopping & Entertainment
Bethnal Green Road, Roman Road and Hackney Road are the main shopping areas. Along with the famous Colombia Road flower market.
Several restaurants in the area around Globe Road and a mixture of good and not so good pubs.
Bethnal Green Parks & Commons
Haggerston Park and Museum Gardens are attractive open spaces. York Hall is a well known boxing venue.
Bethnal Green Who lives here?
First time buyers, city workers and local families.
Guide to Bethnal Green transport links:
Trains
- Bethnal Green (National Rail)
- Cambridge Heath
Tubes
- Bethnal Green (Central Line) (Zone 2)
Bethnal Green Local Authorities:
Bethnal Green
is represented by
Tower Hamlets Council
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Bethnal Green Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Bethnal Green area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Tower Hamlets |
£724 |
£845 |
£965 |
£1,086 |
£1,327 |
£1,569 |
£1,810 |
£2,172 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Bethnal Green & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Bethnal Green fall under the Tower Hamlets Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Bethnal Green by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Bethnal Green:
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