Bow West is a residential area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located north of Mile End and south of Victoria Park. The ward is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside modern apartment developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Bow Road Underground station providing access to the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The area also benefits from proximity to the A12, offering links to central London and beyond.
Bow West includes parts of the Regent's Canal, which runs along its northern edge, providing walking and cycling routes. Local amenities include a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Roman Road. The ward is home to several green spaces, including Wennington Green and Meath Gardens, offering recreational opportunities. Bow West has a diverse population, with a blend of long-term residents and newer arrivals, reflecting Tower Hamlets' broader demographic trends.
Area overview
On average Bow West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 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 of residents in Bow West is £61,222 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.
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Area Profile
Bow West Population
13,711
Population density
10,203.2 per km²
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
Religion
No religion
4,846
35.34%
Muslim
4,172
30.43%
Christian
3,443
25.11%
Not answered
816
5.95%
Hindu
106
0.77%
Total population: 13,711
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
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
6,974
61.63%
Retired
997
8.81%
Student
812
7.18%
Looking after home or family
786
6.95%
Other economically inactive
521
4.6%
Total 16+ residents: 11,316
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
Housing type
Purpose-built flat
2,887
54.69%
Terraced
1,315
24.91%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
550
10.42%
Other converted building
198
3.75%
Semi-detached
165
3.13%
Total households: 5,279
Property prices in Bow West
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £595,475 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.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Flats
53
£465,000
£261,000
£392,500
£585,000
£741,000
Semi-Detached
1
£765,000
£765,000
£765,000
£765,000
£765,000
Terraced
34
£1,049,500
£548,700
£896,700
£1,265,000
£1,573,125
10 years median price trend
in Bow West
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
