Postcode E3 2DU is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year. The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Grove Hall Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from E3 2DU.
Bow South near E3 2DU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 198 | £441,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
In the E3 2DU 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 2DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cornucopia | 246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GP | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.1 mi | Fifth Avenue | 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UB | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue |
| 0.2 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2AN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 66 Vernon Road, London, E3 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.