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Bow South

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Bow South is a residential area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located east of Mile End and north of Bow. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some postwar housing estates. It is well-connected by public transport, with Bow Road and Mile End stations providing access to the District, Hammersmith & City, and Central lines.

The area has a mix of local shops, cafes, and pubs along Bow Road and Roman Road. Green spaces include Mile End Park and Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, offering recreational space. Bow South is close to Queen Mary University of London and has a range of schools, making it a practical location for families and students. The area retains a local feel while benefiting from its proximity to central London.

Area overview

On average Bow South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Bow South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

133

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Bow South Population

11,328

Population density

14,002.5 per km²

Demographics

British

4,042

35.68%

Bangladeshi

2,550

22.51%

Other White

1,702

15.02%

African

576

5.08%

Other

286

2.52%

Total population: 11,329

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,739

35.7%

Owns with a mortgage

991

20.34%

Other social rented

941

19.32%

Social rents from council

534

10.96%

Owns outright

328

6.73%

Total households: 4,871

Property prices in Bow South

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Bow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,400,000.

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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	124	£401,000	£235,375	£316,500	£480,000	£607,550
Semi-Detached	1	£765,000	£765,000	£765,000	£765,000	£765,000
Terraced	12	£858,500	£421,600	£681,250	£1,025,000	£1,207,500

10 years median price trend in Bow South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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