Postcode E3 2BG 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 175.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year. The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from E3 2BG.
Bow South near E3 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Scrapyard Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Scrapyard Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Rounton Park | Small | Walking directions to Rounton Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 50 | £467,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,049,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 2BG postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Cash & Carry | 642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH | Walking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Super Store | 640 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to Mile End Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | R M J Super Food & Wine | 638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to R M J Super Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bow Food & Wines | 65 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Bow Food & Wines |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.