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E15 2HG

White Post Lane

Bow East

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Detailed insights for E15 2HG

Overview

Postcode E15 2HG is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow North & Fish Island area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Wick, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
235
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Bow North & Fish Island has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bow North & Fish Island has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from E15 2HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow North & Fish Island near E15 2HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 2HG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Hackney Wick

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Wick
0.5 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International
0.7 mi

2,3

Pudding Mill Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 2HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen Elizabeth Olympic ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
0.2 miCanal ParkLargeWalking directions to Canal Park
0.2 miCanal Park (North)LargeWalking directions to Canal Park (North)

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
3,055.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
66.03(+604%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.72(+89%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.93(+48%)
Other theft
32.54(+185%)
Robbery
21.05(+491%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
48.46%
Other White
64
24.62%
Irish
14
5.38%
African
11
4.23%
Other
8
3.08%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
194
80.83%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.17%
No qualifications
3
1.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
1.25%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
53.66%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Owns outright
12
9.76%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Shared ownership
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Bow East

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£653
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £593K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£3,350,000£1,518
Terraced17£830,000£735
Flats199£445,000£649

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£406,500£688,500
2017£410,000£685,000
2018£457,500£857,500
2019£480,000£677,125
2020£462,000£750,000
2021£477,000£615,000
2022£445,000£752,500
2023£425,000£732,500
2024£445,000£850,000
2025£447,750£812,500
2026£441,240£832,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£629£628
2017£627£618
2018£716£731
2019£734£676
2020£699£633
2021£763£659
2022£711£679
2023£628£725
2024£653£732
2025£642£757
2026£653£628
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bow East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2025Unit 47, Omega Works, 4, Roach Road, London, E3 2PDOtherLeasehold£575,000
18 Dec 2025Unit 79, Omega Works, 4, Roach Road, London, E3 2PFFlatsLeasehold£560,000
18 Nov 2025Flat 76, Curie House, Wallis Road, London, E9 5TFFlatsLeasehold£445,000
01 May 2025Flat 31, 21, Copper Street, London, E20 3AUFlatsLeasehold£782,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 7, Peel House, 7, Copper Street, London, E20 3ATFlatsLeasehold£202,500

Schools

In the E15 2HG postcode area, located within Bow North & Fish Island, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGainsborough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMossbourne Riverside AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miAll-throughBobby Moore AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 2HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDaily FreshWallis Road, Hackney, E9 5TFWalking directions to Daily Fresh
0.2 miTesco ExpressEast Bay Lane, Hackney, E20 3ARWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miYour Local Food & Wine4 Roach Road, London, E3 2GYWalking directions to Your Local Food & Wine
0.2 miStation Food and Wine59A Wallis Road, London, E9 5LHWalking directions to Station Food and Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local75-89 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E15 2HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Purcell

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mads Churchhouse

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ottilie Daisy Swinyard

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBow EastE05009319
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow North & Fish IslandE02000864
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 001EE01035657
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 2HG

Is E15 2HG (Bow North & Fish Island) safe?

The area around E15 2HG records about 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E15 2HG?

The median sale price around E15 2HG in Bow North & Fish Island is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 2HG?

There are 15 schools close to E15 2HG, including Gainsborough Primary School (Good), Mossbourne Riverside Academy (Outstanding) and Bobby Moore Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 2HG?

The closest station to E15 2HG is Hackney Wick in TfL zone 2, about 285 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2HG?

E15 2HG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 2HG (Bow North & Fish Island) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 2HG is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Purcell (Green Party), Mads Churchhouse (Green Party) and Ottilie Daisy Swinyard (Green Party).