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Bow North & Fish Island

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

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Bow North & Fish Island Population

11,263

Population density

8,921.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	89	£475,000	£240,000	£426,750	£575,000	£690,000
Terraced	6	£717,500	£660,000	£672,500	£908,750	£1,498,750

10 years median price trend in Bow North & Fish Island

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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