LOCATION
Nestled at the heart of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Bethnal Green is the epitome of the East End. This diverse, multicultural neighbourhood has successfully branched out, while staying unapologetically true to its deeply embedded roots. A warm and welcoming community awaits! Bethnal Green HOT spot
1 The traditional East End markets 2 York Hall – not your average leisure centre! 3 A strong sense of identity and community 4 Incredible food to suit all tastes 5 Eclectic culture and nightlife on the doorstep 5 REASONS WE LOVE… BETHNAL GREEN
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
OUT AND ABOUT Bethnal Green has some very cool places to visit right on the doorstep, not least the Young V&A, the world’s largest museum dedicated to childhood, which boasts an incredible collection of 150 doll's houses. York Hall is another local gem – not many local leisure centres are home to one of London’s last remaining Turkish Baths, or host international boxing competitions and concerts! You can also embrace the arts at Rich Mix, a multipurpose arts centre with a three-screen cinema and a programme covering live music, spoken word, theatre, dance, talks and visual art. Into the evening, you will be surprised at what Bethnal Green has to offer – it is widely recognised as home to some of the best nightlife in London. There are numerous small music venues to enjoy, in addition to the Backyard Comedy Club; the largest professional, purpose-built comedy club in London.You will also find a great selection of pubs and bars. The railway arches are great for trendy evening dining – Arepa & Co, serving Venezuelan fare, and
services are also plentiful. Driving? The speed limit in the area is 20mph so public transport is often quicker, but good to know that you are just 20 minutes by car from London City airport. Bethnal Green has an increasingly diverse demographic. Historically, old school eastenders and a large Bangladeshi community made up the majority of the population, but more recently there has been an in ux of young professionals; city workers and creatives priced out of trendy Shoreditch and Hackney. You can certainly get a lot more for your money here – the area is also growing in popularity with young families who are able to upsize from ats to larger properties thanks
The earliest form of Bethnal Green – Blithehale – translates as "Happy Corner" and locals attest that the area remains true to its name. With Hackney to the north, Bow to the east, Whitechapel to the south and Shoreditch to the west, Bethnal Green’s location is hard to beat for anyone looking to be immersed in "proper" London life. Just three miles from Charing Cross, Bethnal Green is now unrecognisable from the farming hamlet it evolved from. Over time, produce gave way to weaving, dock and building work, and later commuters would come to live in the tightly packed terraces. Sadly, it was heavily bombed during the Blitz and saw the second world war's single worst loss of civilian life when the Bethnal Green tube disaster left 173 dead; an event now commemorated by a beautiful memorial at Bethnal Green tube station in the form of an upturned staircase bearing their names – the Stairway to Heaven. Bethnal Green is extremely well connected. The Zone 2 underground station means you can be in Holborn in just 15 minutes. You also have Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath stations on the London Overground between Liverpool Street station and Cheshunt/En eld Town. Handily, Liverpool Street and the City of London are both within walking distance. Bus
to the relatively low property prices. Homes on offer in the area range from period properties and
apartments in converted factories, to listed tower blocks and everything in between! Somehow, they seem to all
Boom Bap Burger are two favourites. However, the longer standing eateries should most definitely not be overlooked! There are some fantastic curry houses to
seamlessly blend in with the eclectic vibe that gives this unique area its charm.
48 First Time Buyer April/May 2024
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