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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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £630,024 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
Terraced32£997,500

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

E35PG

St Stephens Road

E35RA

Zealand Road

E35GY

Bow West

E35NA

Hewlett Road

E35NF

Driffield Road

E35NU

Ford Street

E35QD

Hitchin Square

E35QF

Hitchin Square

E35DN

Lanfranc Road

Data Sources

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