Postcode local report
E1 4BU local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ report for E1 4BU: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for E1 4BU
Generated 26 Apr 2026E1 4BU sits in Bethnal Green East, Tower Hamlets. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-2% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 19,513 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 23 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 204 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 352 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
12 Sep 2028 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 384 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
7 Jul 2028 - 132 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 390 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
3 May 2028 - 132 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Portelet Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
29 Aug 2027 - 123 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 368 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
30 May 2027 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 338 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
21 Feb 2027 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 394 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
20 Jan 2027 - 132 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 354 Bancroft Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
23 Jul 2026 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Nearby context for E1 4BU
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Common questions about E1 4BU
Is E1 4BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E1 4BU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E1 4BU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for E1 4BU?
LocaleIQ matched E1 4BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.