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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

E35SF

Basilica Place

E32YH

Armagh Road

E35HG

Saxon Road

E35JS

St Stephens Road

E35PH

Willow Tree Close

E32QG

Parnell Road

E32TH

Casings Way

E35EX

Stafford Road

E95HR

Cadogan Terrace

E95GS

Schwartz Wharf

E32LF

Jodrell Road

E32WT

Wansbeck Road

E32HH

Centurion Lane

E35EY

Stafford Road

E35HU

Cardigan Road

E35JH

St Stephens Road

E35JL

St Stephens Road

E35LB

Wrights Road

E35LD

Wrights Road

E32JB

Waterside Close

E35HL

Shetland Road

E35GJ

Bow East

E35SB

Gunmakers Lane

E35JP

Old Ford Road

E35PS

Old Ford Road

E32LE

Jodrell Road

E32PH

Roach Road

E32WR

Monkwood Way

E35EU

Gladstone Place

E95EN

White Post Lane

E32EQ

Bow East

E35HH

Saxon Road

E32HE

Armagh Road

E32XF

Rookwood Way

E35HT

Cardigan Road

E95GU

Schwartz Wharf

E95HA

Rothbury Road

E32LG

Jodrell Road

E32LX

Roach Road

E35LF

Wrights Road

E35LW

Ranwell Close

E35PD

Barge Lane

E32QZ

Legion Terrace

E32XT

Rookwood Way

E35JA

Mccullum Road

E35JE

St Stephens Road

E32ER

Annie Besant Close

E32GY

Roach Road

E32NZ

Roach Road

E35BB

Bow East

E95GW

Schwartz Wharf

E35GT

Vernon Road

E32NU

Wyke Road

E32PS

Monier Road

E32RU

Parnell Road

E35HQ

Vernon Road

E35PB

Barge Lane

E32LA

Jodrell Road

E95HD

Victoria Park Industrial Centre

E32HX

Armagh Road

E32JR

Wendon Street

E32JU

Parnell Road

E32LH

Candy Street

E32YY

Rookwood Way

E95NW

Meldola Yard

E95AA

Schwartz Wharf

E32NF

Remus Road

E32PD

Roach Road

E32QY

Tamar Close

E35EL

Roman Road

E35HD

Anglo Road

E35HZ

Mccullum Road

E35LQ

Beale Road

E35PT

Old Ford Road

E32HD

Libra Road

E32LW

Candy Street

E35GX

Annie Besant Close

E35LN

Ranwell Close

E35PA

Barge Lane

E152HG

White Post Lane

E32QQ

Parnell Road

E32HB

Usher Road

E32SU

Pancras Way

E35DH

Hawthorne Avenue

E35ES

Roman Road

E35PE

Gunmakers Lane

E32PR

Monier Road

E32RL

Lefevre Walk

E32WS

Monkwood Way

E35GH

Cardigan Road

E32XN

Wyke Road

E35BG

Hawthorne Avenue

E35JJ

Old Ford Road

E32EU

Tredegar Road

E35LL

Beale Place

E32HJ

Centurion Lane

E32HY

Hewison Street

E32JQ

Crown Close Business Centre

E35HP

Tredegar Road

E35RZ

Sycamore Avenue

Data Sources

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