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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
39.07(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.34(+18%)
Other theft
11.1(-5%)
Theft from the person
11.01(+5%)
Public order
8.35(+25%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Bow North & Fish Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,675,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow North & Fish Island over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats89£475,000
Terraced6£717,500

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

E32XP

Bow East

E35JU

Bow East

E35LJ

Pulteney Close

E32TF

Smeed Road

E35NT

Bow East

E35PW

Sycamore Avenue

E35FF

Sutherland Road

E32NS

Beachy Road

E32RA

Bow East

E32RY

Parnell Road

E35BF

Birdsfield Lane

E35PF

Barge Lane

E95DU

Cadogan Terrace

E32FF

Garrison Road

E32AW

Garrison Road

E32HU

Armagh Road

E32YZ

Rookwood Way

E35DG

Birdsfield Lane

E35EZ

Stafford Road

E35LH

Roman Road

E35PY

Hawthorn Avenue

E32JN

Hampstead Walk

E32NB

Bow East

E35LA

Beale Road

E35PJ

Barge Lane

E95PA

Rothbury Road

E35JY

Allen Road

E32GN

Tredegar Road

E32PA

Roach Road

E35ER

Roman Road

E35HB

Shetland Road

E32EG

Bow East

E32LQ

Jodrell Road

E35JX

Alice Lane

E95PB

Rothbury Road

E32EL

Tredegar Road

E32JF

Parnell Road

E32RX

Bow East

E32RZ

Roman Road

E32XG

Rookwood Way

E32ZQ

Wyke Road

E35HJ

Saxon Road

E35JF

St Stephens Road

E32LU

Old Ford Road

E35GS

Vernon Road

E32GZ

Roach Road

E32QL

Lea Square

E32ZR

Wyke Road

E35GN

Hornbeam Square

E35GQ

Guglielmo Marconi Mews

E32EZ

Rookwood Way

E32RW

Roman Road

E32SB

Armagh Road

E32EN

Tredegar Road

E95HB

Hepscott Road

E32HZ

Hewison Street

E32PF

Roach Road

E32XB

Monier Road

E35BL

Mccullum Road

E35RY

Sycamore Avenue

E32FA

Usher Road

E35HA

Shetland Road

E35PN

Sycamore Avenue

E35JB

Mccullum Road

E32RB

Bow East

E35GR

Sutherland Road

E95HJ

Trego Road

E32FU

Bow East

E32JZ

Parnell Road

E32XW

Wyke Road

E32GP

Tredegar Road

E32JY

Parnell Road

E32LJ

Candy Street

E32RN

Roman Road

E35LP

Pulteney Close

E32NA

Wick Lane

E35QA

Gunmakers Lane

E32EF

Rookwood Way

E32LN

Candy Street

E32XD

Wyke Road

E35ED

William Place

E35GL

Bow East

E35PL

Hawthorn Avenue

E32FS

Libra Road

E32HT

Armagh Road

E32LB

Ollerton Green

E32LP

Locton Green

E32PG

Roach Road

E35BA

Birdsfield Lane

E35GP

Hawthorne Avenue

E35JT

Bow East

E95HT

St Marks Gate

E32JA

Cedar Close

E32JW

Parnell Road

E35FX

William Place

E35JQ

St Stephens Road

E35LG

Wrights Road

E32LR

Ruston Street

E35FZ

Cardigan Road

E35HE

Vernon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.