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Bromley-by-Bow West

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About

Bromley-by-Bow West is a residential and industrial district situated in a bend of the River Lea. The area is defined by major transport routes, including the A12 and the District Line, which carve through its landscape. Housing consists largely of post-war estates and modern apartment developments, alongside older terraced streets. Industrial units and commercial spaces occupy significant portions, particularly near the waterways and major roads.

The area contains Three Mills, a historic tidal mill complex with working buildings dating to the 18th century, standing as a notable green expanse. The surrounding waterways, including the Limehouse Cut and the River Lea, provide a network for pedestrians and cyclists. Local amenities are focused around Devas Street and St Leonard's Street, serving the community with shops and schools.

Area overview

On average Bromley-by-Bow West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromley-by-Bow West is £66,256 per year. There are 3 schools in Bromley-by-Bow West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Bromley-by-Bow West is home to around 13,571 people, with a population density of about 20,328.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Bromley-by-Bow West Population
13,571
Population density
20,328 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.76(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.02(-10%)
Other theft
6.78(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(-37%)
Drugs
5.97(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
5,813
42.83%
British
2,647
19.5%
Other White
1,437
10.59%
African
960
7.07%
Other
333
2.45%
Total population: 13,572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,674
43.68%
No qualifications
1,975
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,571
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,118
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
863
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 10,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,563
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,453
28.61%
Social rents from council
778
15.32%
Owns with a mortgage
733
14.43%
Owns outright
271
5.34%
Total households: 5,079

Property prices in Bromley-by-Bow West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Bromley-by-Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bromley-by-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 Bromley-by-Bow West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats78£396,250
Terraced6£776,650

10 years median price trend in Bromley-by-Bow West

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

All postcodes in Bromley-by-Bow West

E33GB

Trevithick Way

E34BU

Knapp Road

E33FW

Violet Road

E33GE

Trevithick Way

E33UX

Bromley South

E34AX

Bow Common Lane

E34EL

Fairfoot Road

E34FQ

Axio Way

E33GL

Campbell Road

E33ZJ

Bromley South

E33GF

Campbell Road

E33TQ

Barry Blandford Way

E34FA

Axio Way

E34FS

Bromley South

E33YB

Corsican Square

E34AB

Mornington Grove

E34UF

Wellington Way

E33LG

Voysey Square

E33QS

Glaucus Street

E33RD

Devons Road

E34FU

Bow Common Lane

E34GA

Belton Way

E34ND

Bow Road

E34NS

Mornington Grove

E34UJ

Merchant Street

E34YN

Wellington Way

E33GY

Seven Sea Gardens

E34BA

Belton Way

E34EY

Rounton Road

E34DJ

Bromley North

E34PZ

Merchant Street

E33QF

Fern Street

E33RT

Alphabet Square

E33TX

Bromley South

E33UT

Glaucus Street

E34YU

Bow Common Lane

E33FX

Bromley South

E33UU

Glaucus Street

E34EF

Aqua Vista Square

E33XU

Corsican Square

E33PJ

Violet Road

E33PX

Blackthorn Street

E33XH

Violet Road

E33YD

Bromley South

E34BD

Bow Common Lane

E34XH

Tidworth Road

E34XQ

Wellington Way

E34XD

Archibald Street

E33AE

Yeo Street

E33FL

Glaucus Street

E33RA

Maddams Street

E33XD

Barry Blandford Way

E33GG

Campbell Road

E34BT

Knapp Road

E33QQ

Violet Road

E33TZ

Violet Road

E34DD

Tidey Street

E34EJ

Fairfoot Road

E33GW

Seven Sea Gardens

E34ES

Swaton Road

E33PW

Blackthorn Street

E33GD

Trevithick Way

E33PS

Fern Street

E34BB

Belton Way

E34EZ

Navenby Walk

E34LW

Merchant Street

E33FY

Violet Road

E33QH

Violet Road

E33RE

Watts Grove

E33ST

Hawgood Street

E34EA

Campbell Road

E34EE

Campbell Road

E34QW

Axio Way

E33PY

Fern Street

E34DE

Bow Common Lane

E34EW

Spanby Road

E33ZH

Corsican Square

E34NX

Tomlins Grove

E34XW

Tidworth Road

E33XE

Violet Road

E34JW

Bow Road

E33RQ

Gale Street

E33UR

Glaucus Street

E34FF

Aqua Vista Square

E33GU

Seven Sea Gardens

E34DB

Whitethorn Street

E34BX

Chiltern Road

E34LN

Bow Road

E34XJ

Ireton Street

E33QG

Violet Road

E34ER

Swaton Road

E34HB

Rounton Road

E34PS

Merchant Street

E34DA

Whitethorn Street

E34HF

Burwell Walk

E33UW

Watts Grove

E34AE

Mornington Grove

E34EG

Fairfoot Road

E33QU

Brock Place

E34NR

Arnold Road

Data Sources

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