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About

Bow East is a residential area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located north of Mile End and south of Victoria Park. The ward is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside some modern apartment developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Bow Road Underground Station providing access to the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The area also benefits from several bus routes linking it to central London and nearby neighborhoods.

Bow East has a mix of local shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Roman Road and Bow Road. The ward includes part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering green space and recreational facilities. Schools and community centers serve the area, catering to families and long-term residents. Bow East has seen gradual changes in recent years, with new housing projects and infrastructure improvements shaping its character.

Area overview

On average Bow East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bow East is £56,802 per year. There are 3 schools in Bow East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Bow East Population
19,526
Population density
10,472.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,274
37.26%
Bangladeshi
4,286
21.95%
Other White
2,723
13.95%
African
1,064
5.45%
Caribbean
548
2.81%
Total population: 19,522

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,435
28.95%
Other social rented
2,269
26.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,818
21.61%
Social rents from council
757
9%
Owns outright
551
6.55%
Total households: 8,412

Property prices in Bow East

Based on 246 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bow East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats231£450,000
Terraced15£850,000

10 years median price trend in Bow East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.