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About

Bow West is situated in the northern part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern apartment developments. It is bordered by the Regent's Canal to the north and the A12 road to the east, providing clear geographic boundaries. The local economy includes a variety of small independent shops and businesses along Roman Road and its surrounding streets.

The ward contains the historic Bow Quarter, a converted match factory complex that now provides housing. Green spaces are limited but include parts of the canal towpath and Mile End Park, which skirts its southern edge. Public transport access is facilitated by Bow Road Underground station, serving the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The area has a direct connection to central London while maintaining a distinct local character.

Area overview

On average Bow West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bow West is £70,451 per year. There are 5 schools in Bow West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Bow West is home to around 13,711 people, with a population density of about 10,203.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Bow West Population
13,711
Population density
10,203.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.73(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.38(-5%)
Shoplifting
12.98(+28%)
Drugs
10.5(+72%)
Other theft
9.77(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,433
39.63%
Bangladeshi
3,759
27.42%
Other White
1,507
10.99%
African
444
3.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
312
2.28%
Total population: 13,708

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,913
52.25%
No qualifications
1,921
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
7.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
6.39%
Total 16+ residents: 11,317

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,497
28.37%
Other social rented
1,250
23.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,021
19.35%
Social rents from council
649
12.3%
Owns outright
645
12.23%
Total households: 5,276

Property prices in Bow West

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £637,375 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bow West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats44£470,000
Terraced34£1,024,500

10 years median price trend in Bow West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

All postcodes in Bow West

E35SE

Pound Path

E32AY

Benworth Street

E35QH

Stanfield Road

E35AP

Rhondda Grove

E32GG

Denmark Place

E35HN

Tredegar Square

E32AF

Whitton Walk

E35RP

Grove Road

E35BT

Antill Road

E35EA

Selwyn Road

E35NX

Ford Street

E35SL

Peach Walk Mews

E32AE

Bow Road

E35LX

Roman Road

E35RE

Vivian Road

E35DU

Grove Road

E35DZ

Gernon Road

E35RD

Zealand Road

E35TH

Bow West

E35LY

Ford Road

E35JR

Hewlett Road

E35TL

Gernon Road

E32DG

Coborn Road

E32EH

Tredegar Road

E32GL

Denmark Place

E35BS

Antill Road

E32DT

Malmesbury Road

E35QL

Roman Road

E35RT

Nightingale Mews

E35AH

Tredegar Terrace

E35AY

Cavendish Terrace

E35TE

Bunsen Street

E32AD

Bow Road

E35BZ

Schoolbell Mews

E32BP

Addington Road

E35AW

Pembroke Mews

E35RF

Vivian Road

E32AR

Ambrose Walk

E32SA

Kitcat Terrace

E35DS

Medway Road

E18PQ

Bow West

E34QS

Mile End Road

E35NP

Old Ford Road

E35RJ

Kenilworth Road

E35TB

Lake View Estate

E35TN

Grove Road

E32EB

Malmesbury Road

E35NN

Daling Way

E35SS

Royal Victor Place

E35DD

Arbery Road

E35DE

Medhurst Close

E35BQ

Medway Mews

E32AX

Caxton Grove

E32BH

Alfred Street

E32BY

Sheffield Square

E32HL

Westwood Mews

E35AA

Morgan Street

E35AQ

Tredegar Square

E35AU

Lichfield Road

E35EN

Grand Union Terrace

E32BJ

Alfred Street

E35AT

Lichfield Road

E35QG

Lyal Road

E35QZ

Chisenhale Road

E32BD

Alfred Street

E35DP

Conyer Street

E35GG

Gunmakers Lane

E35LR

Bow West

E35NE

Driffield Road

E35AL

Lichfield Road

E35BW

Antill Road

E35DR

Medway Road

E35FA

Lombard Place

E35JW

St Stephens Road

E35NQ

Old Ford Road

E35QE

Hitchin Square

E35PQ

Ford Road

E35RG

Chisenhale Road

E32AH

Benworth Street

E32BZ

Sheffield Square

E35RB

Zealand Road

E35RH

Kenilworth Road

E35RL

Viking Close

E35BJ

Lyn Mews

E35GF

New Gun Wharf

E35QW

Roman Road

E35SH

Stoneway Walk

E32GH

Denmark Place

E35TD

Grove Road

E32DA

Coborn Road

E35AB

Morgan Street

E35DY

Gernon Road

E35QR

Roman Road

E32AG

Whitton Walk

E32AS

Lawrence Close

E35DJ

Gernon Road

E35LT

Ford Street

E35QN

Roman Road

E32AB

Coborn Street

E35GB

Rosebank Gardens North

Data Sources

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