Postcode E3 2DP is located in a major urban area, within the Bow West area 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 median sale price in Bow West is £660,000 (around £880 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £1,050,000. The nearest station is Mile End, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,007 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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 per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 126 ft away from E3 2DP.
Bow South near E3 2DP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £880 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 | 45 | £1,066,250 | £966 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 | £922 |
| Flats | 53 | £450,000 | £762 |
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 | £450,000 | £1,043,125 |
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 | £762 | £936 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | Flat 11, 81, Coborn Road, London, E3 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 36, Tredegar Road, London, E3 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 19, Trellis Square, London, E3 2DR | Flats | Leasehold | £459,500 |
In the E3 2DP postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Malmesbury Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Mar 2014. | |
Malmesbury Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Mar 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Central Foundation Girls' School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Central Foundation Girls' School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Phoenix School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2013. | |
Phoenix School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Dec 2013
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E3 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | 110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 | Bow Food & Wine | 65 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD | Walking directions to Bow Food & Wine |
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 2DP, 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 2DP 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E3 2DP in Bow West is £660,000 (about £880 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 2DP, including Malmesbury Primary School (Good), Central Foundation Girls' School (Good) and Phoenix School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E3 2DP is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 422 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 2DP 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2DP 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).