Postcode E3 2BN 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 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year. The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Grove Hall Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.4% 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 158 ft away from E3 2BN.
Bow South near E3 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grove Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Grove Hall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Scrapyard Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Scrapyard Meadow |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £595,475 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 53 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,049,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 2BN postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bow Food & Wines | 65 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Bow Food & Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2AN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 0.3 mi | Mile End Cash & Carry | 642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH | Walking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.