Families settle into new affordable homes in Bethnal Green

A total of 33 new homes have been completed across two sites in Bethnal Green, delivered by Tower Hamlets Council. 

The development was completed in two stages. The first site was demolished in January 2023 and has since been transformed into 18 new homes. These homes were completed in August 2024 and are now fully occupied.

The second site was completed in March 2025 and has been redeveloped into 15 new homes, along with new office and community spaces.

The council is now advertising these homes through the Choice Based Lettings scheme. Once the units have been allocated, the new residents are expected to move in by the end of April 2025.

In total, the scheme has delivered 14 family-sized homes and four fully wheelchair-accessible homes as part of the council’s Project 120.

Project 120 ensures new housing in Tower Hamlets includes affordable, wheelchair-accessible homes for disabled residents, especially those in overcrowded or unsuitable housing.

The project works closely with housing teams, occupational therapists and developers to design homes with features like lifts and hoists, to improve residents' independence and quality of life.

Esme, moved into her new home, which is an accessible unit, with her family in August 2024. 

Esme said:

“Since moving into my new fully adapted home, my life has significantly improved. Me and my children are able to enjoy our new environment, and we have noticed a difference even in our moods.

“For me the biggest difference has been that for the first time in four years I didn’t get seriously sick after my immunotherapy treatment that I have every six months to manage my chronic illness. This was because I was able to safely isolate in my home and had my own accessible bathroom after treatment. This has saved me a lengthy stay in hospital, and I was able to spend my time with my family instead of taking up a hospital bed unnecessarily.”

Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, said:

"I’m delighted that we’ve been able to deliver these new, council-owned affordable homes and community spaces in Bethnal Green, including family-sized units and wheelchair-accessible homes. Providing new, affordable housing is one of our top priorities - not only to address housing needs but also to strengthen our local community. By creating safe and welcoming spaces, we aim to foster greater community cohesion and enhance wellbeing, both inside and outside the home.

"It’s wonderful to see families settling into their new homes at 10 Wickford Street, and I look forward to seeing the upcoming allocation of 30 Wickford Street, with more families benefitting from our council’s ambitious housebuilding programme."

Source: towerhamlets.gov.uk