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Bow North & Fish Island

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About

Bow North & Fish Island sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The area is defined by the River Lea and its network of canals, with industrial history evident in its converted warehouses and factory buildings. Residential streets of Victorian terraces are mixed with modern apartment developments.

The area is known for its concentration of artists' studios and creative workspaces, particularly within the old industrial units. The Greenway, a pedestrian and cycle path built on top of a sewer, runs through the area, offering elevated views across the Lea Valley. This blend of waterways, industry, and creativity defines the local character.

Area overview

On average Bow North & Fish Island has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year. There are 2 schools in Bow North & Fish Island: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Bow North & Fish Island is home to around 11,263 people, with a population density of about 8,921.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Bow North & Fish Island Population
11,263
Population density
8,921.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.22(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.19(+12%)
Theft from the person
12.34(+32%)
Other theft
11.72(+3%)
Public order
8.79(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,086
36.27%
Bangladeshi
2,953
26.22%
Other White
1,299
11.53%
African
607
5.39%
Caribbean
349
3.1%
Total population: 11,264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,456
48.54%
No qualifications
1,631
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,240
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
801
8.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
6.62%
Total 16+ residents: 9,181

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,458
31.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,021
21.89%
Owns with a mortgage
997
21.38%
Social rents from council
572
12.26%
Owns outright
321
6.88%
Total households: 4,664

Property prices in Bow North & Fish Island

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Bow North & Fish Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £3,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bow North & Fish Island in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow North & Fish Island over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£3,350,000£16,341
Flats83£485,000£7,598
Terraced7£725,000£7,888

10 years median price trend in Bow North & Fish Island

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow North & Fish Island.

All postcodes in Bow North & Fish Island

E35JE

St Stephens Road

E35ES

Roman Road

E35ET

Stafford Road

E95HT

St Marks Gate

E32NF

Remus Road

E32JQ

Crown Close Business Centre

E32NS

Beachy Road

E35PF

Barge Lane

E32HA

Usher Road

E32LU

Old Ford Road

E32LG

Jodrell Road

E95HJ

Trego Road

E95GW

Schwartz Wharf

E32TH

Casings Way

E32JA

Cedar Close

E32EG

Bow East

E32RS

Parnell Road

E35SF

Basilica Place

E32HP

Libra Road

E95HB

Hepscott Road

E35HU

Cardigan Road

E35LB

Wrights Road

E35HP

Tredegar Road

E32LY

Old Ford Road

E32EN

Tredegar Road

E32NE

Smeed Road

E35JA

Mccullum Road

E35SQ

Cardigan Road

E35HB

Shetland Road

E35HZ

Mccullum Road

E32LE

Jodrell Road

E32GY

Roach Road

E95HP

Cadogan Terrace

E32LX

Roach Road

E32LW

Candy Street

E35RY

Sycamore Avenue

E32LQ

Jodrell Road

E35PZ

Hawthorn Avenue

E35LF

Wrights Road

E35BF

Birdsfield Lane

E32LH

Candy Street

E32YZ

Rookwood Way

E95HD

Victoria Park Industrial Centre

E32HB

Usher Road

E32HZ

Hewison Street

E32XG

Rookwood Way

E95ER

Bow East

E95XB

Bow East

E32HJ

Centurion Lane

E35JZ

Allen Road

E32RD

Pancras Way

E35JJ

Old Ford Road

E32HE

Armagh Road

E32FA

Usher Road

E32EZ

Rookwood Way

E35GJ

Bow East

E35ER

Roman Road

E35PR

Old Ford Road

E32SU

Pancras Way

E95HL

Hepscott Road

E35LP

Pulteney Close

E32LP

Locton Green

E32JF

Parnell Road

E32LA

Jodrell Road

E32YH

Armagh Road

E35LG

Wrights Road

E95HA

Rothbury Road

E32QL

Lea Square

E35HL

Shetland Road

E32LJ

Candy Street

E32RB

Bow East

E35GP

Hawthorne Avenue

E35BB

Bow East

E35FZ

Cardigan Road

E32ED

Bow East

E32YY

Rookwood Way

E95NW

Meldola Yard

E35DG

Birdsfield Lane

E32XP

Bow East

E35EL

Roman Road

E32JN

Hampstead Walk

E32HU

Armagh Road

E32JB

Waterside Close

E35GX

Annie Besant Close

E35HT

Cardigan Road

E35FX

William Place

E32JZ

Parnell Road

E35PE

Gunmakers Lane

E35JP

Old Ford Road

E35PH

Willow Tree Close

E32RU

Parnell Road

E32HR

Libra Road

E32QY

Tamar Close

E35EY

Stafford Road

E35LA

Beale Road

E32LB

Ollerton Green

E35PY

Hawthorn Avenue

E35LD

Wrights Road

E32SB

Armagh Road

E32PA

Roach Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.