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| E10 | E15 | E3 | E8 |
| E11 | E16 | E4 | E9 |
| E12 | E17 | E5 | |
| E13 | E18 | E6 |
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Almost rubbing shoulders with the City of London, Bethnal Green's convenient location is proving irresistible.
Living in Bethnal Green
Four miles east of Charing Cross, Bethnal Green lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and was once one of Victorian London's poorest areas.
Post-war reconstruction almost did as much harm as the Luftwaffe but since the turn of the new millennium, Bethnal Green's proximity to the City of London is having a beneficial effect on the quality of redevelopment.
Professionals, artists and families are taking advantage of relatively low property prices and exchanging a flat in Islington for a house in Bethnal Green.
Council blocks are still prevalent but they are often complemented by 21st century townhouses and purpose-built, low cost apartments.
Redundant local factories and disused public buildings are now luxury apartments and it is possible to find homes in a former bakery, a public bath and a police station.
South of Hackney Road is Jesus Hospital Estate, a charming conservation area of Victorian houses in streets leading to Columbia Road, which is renowned for its Sunday flower market.
Bethnal Green Road is the place to go for a traditional East Enders' street market and there are also plenty of shops, including a Tesco.
Probably, the most expensive property is off Bethnal Green Road in Paradise Row where there are four-storey Georgian houses.
Immediately south of Bethnal Green Road is the 'green' which is the area's local public park.
Bethnal Green has good restaurants including Indian, Thai and Tapas Bars and the Kelly family's classic pie 'n' mash shops.
Transport
The City of London is a brisk walk to the west of Bethnal Green or a short bus or bike ride.
Served by the Central Line, Bethnal Green tube station lies on Cambridge Heath Road and is one stop from Liverpool Street and two stops from Bank.
Shoreditch tube station lies on Brick Lane and is on the East London Line, set to open in summer 2010 as part of the London Overground network.
Situated on Three Colts Lane, Bethnal Green railway station is served by National Express East Anglia and is one stop from Liverpool Street.
For information regarding transport serving London please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of train services throughout the UK please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
Bethnal Green was once graced by market gardens and silk-weavers but, by the 1880s, it had become an East End slum where Jack the Ripper plied his trade on the border with Whitechapel.
In 1900, London's first council estate was built near Bethnal Green's boundary with Shoreditch and was the childhood home for showbiz impresarios Lew Grade and Bernard Delfont.
Bethnal Green Infirmary was a geriatric hospital under the NHS until the 1980s. Most of the site was developed for housing in the 1990s but the hospital entrance and administration block still exist and are listed buildings.
North-east of Bethnal Green is Victoria Park, a large, green, open space that is one of the finest parks in London.
For current information regarding Bethnal Green please visit http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/.
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2 bedrooms flat in Wilmot Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 - Asking price of £299,995
W.J. Meade are pleased to offer for sale a two double bedroom top floor apartment within a period conversion. Boasting dual aspect including west facing views across Weavers Fields towards Central...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 - Asking price of £280,000
Elms Estate Agents are offering to the market this ground floor spilt level 3 bedroom maisonette. Property features include front and rear gardens, double glazed windows, close to local amenities...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in London,East London - Asking price of £210,000
1st floor, ex council flat. Recently refurbished.Lounge - Laminated flooring, double wall mounted radiator, patio access to balcony with views of grassland. Hallway - Carpeted with double wall...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Victoria Wharf, Palmers Road, LONDON, E2 - Asking price of £440,000
Uber-cool eighth floor apartment placed majestically beside the Regent’s Canal and with stunning views across London. The wood flooring as you enter leads seamlessly through to the lounge and...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Mendip House, Welwyn Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 - Asking price of £315,000
2 double bedroom apartment set on the 2nd floor of a private mansion block, comprising of 2 double bedrooms, spacious lounge, fitted kitchen & bathroom, high ceilings, sash windows, original solid...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Minstrel Court, Teesdale Street, London E2 - Asking price of £275,000
1 bedroom apartment situated in the ‘boys’ entrance of a beautiful school conversion located close to Columbia Road Flower Marker, Cambridge Heath station and Bethnal Green tube. The property has...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Teesdale Close, Bethnal Green, E2 - Asking price of £299,950
Set within a converted school moments from Hoxton and Shoreditch, this stylish one bedroomed flat offers ample living space and modern fixtures and fittings throughout.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Wadeson Street, Bethnal Green, E2 - Asking price of £325,000
This bright two bedroomed flat offers ample living space with a private garden and a great location moments from Victoria Park and Bethnal Green.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Sewardstone Road, London E2 - Asking price of £349,995
Located 1 minute from Victoria Park, 10 minutes from Bethnal Green Tube and 5 minutes to Victoria Park Village. Ellis and Co are delighted to offer this well presented End of Terraced House....... view full details
