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E3 2AT

Harley Grove

Bow West

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Detailed insights for E3 2AT

Overview

Postcode E3 2AT is located in a major urban area, within the Bow West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year. The nearest station is Bow Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from E3 2AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow South near E3 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 2AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.3 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.3 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 2AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.4 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.5 miLefevre ParkSmallWalking directions to Lefevre Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
5,297.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.99(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.17(+50%)
Shoplifting
17.62(+76%)
Other theft
13.39(+17%)
Theft from the person
12.68(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
53.61%
Bangladeshi
37
14.07%
Other White
26
9.89%
Irish
13
4.94%
Chinese
10
3.8%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
63.11%
No qualifications
25
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
20
8.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
27.5%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.83%
Owns outright
24
20%
Other social rented
15
12.5%
Social rents from council
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Bow West

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£864
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £986K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £2,320,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£1,047
Terraced38£1,050,000£912
Semi-Detached2£817,500£922
Flats56£465,000£774

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£455,000£999,998
2017£465,000£923,500
2018£425,076£980,000
2019£420,000£944,375
2020£485,000£985,000
2021£460,000£1,010,000
2022£455,000£1,052,500
2023£450,000£1,000,000
2024£452,500£1,120,000
2025£470,000£1,049,500
2026£457,500£995,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£700£774
2017£764£783
2018£606£797
2019£615£767
2020£755£830
2021£677£824
2022£709£858
2023£654£865
2024£747£834
2025£751£911
2026£794£877
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202519, Trellis Square, London, E3 2DRFlatsLeasehold£459,500
09 Jun 202533, Trellis Square, London, E3 2DRFlatsLeasehold£480,000
13 Apr 202639, Coborn Street, London, E3 2ABFlatsLeasehold£539,000
30 Jan 202643, Coborn Mews, Coborn Street, London, E3 2ABFlatsLeasehold£202,000
30 Jan 202629, Coborn Street, London, E3 2ABTerracedFreehold£2,275,000

Schools

In the E3 2AT postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 2AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePhoenix SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryCentral Foundation Girls' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 2AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBow Food & Wine65 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Bow Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco ExpressBow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMile End Cash & Carry642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LHWalking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry
0.2 miRMJ Food & Wine638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PHWalking directions to RMJ Food & Wine
0.2 miMace Express110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DGWalking directions to Mace Express

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 E3 2AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Parker

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rupert George

Bow West - 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 WestE05009320
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow SouthE02000867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 004CE01004229
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 2AT

Is E3 2AT (Bow South) safe?

The area around E3 2AT records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near E3 2AT?

The median sale price around E3 2AT in Bow South is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 2AT?

There are 20 schools close to E3 2AT, including Phoenix School (Outstanding), Central Foundation Girls' School (Good) and Malmesbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 2AT?

The closest station to E3 2AT is Bow Road in TfL zone 2, about 257 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 2AT?

E3 2AT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 2AT (Bow South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2AT is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin John Parker (Green Party) and Rupert George (Green Party).