Postcode E3 2DB 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 West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year. The nearest station is Mile End, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from E3 2DB.
Bow West near E3 2DB 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
| 0.5 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,047 |
| Terraced | 38 | £1,050,000 | £912 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 | £922 |
| Flats | 56 | £465,000 | £774 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 67, Coborn Road, London, E3 2DB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,789,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 13, 81, Coborn Road, London, E3 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 58, Lichfield Road, London, E3 5AL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,066,250 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 86, Lichfield Road, London, E3 5AL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,080,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Montague Mews, Tredegar Terrace, London, E3 5GW | Terraced | Freehold | £870,000 |
In the E3 2DB postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | 110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ye Olde Corner Shop | 9 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AA | Walking directions to Ye Olde Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Mile End Cash & Carry | 642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH | Walking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | RMJ Food & Wine | 638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to RMJ Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 409-413 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E3 2DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin John Parker
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Rupert George
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E3 2DB records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around E3 2DB in Bow West is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 2DB, including Malmesbury Primary School (Good), Central Foundation Girls' School (Good) and Phoenix School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 2DB is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 377 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 2DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2DB 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).