Postcode insights

E3 2DZ

Morville Street

Bow East

Property search →

Interactive map showing E3 2DZ and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for E3 2DZ

Overview

Postcode E3 2DZ 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 average crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year. The nearest station is Bow Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grove Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
79.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bow South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.1%

Approximately 79.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 27 ft away from E3 2DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow South near E3 2DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 2DZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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
0.5 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 2DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.3 miLefevre ParkSmallWalking directions to Lefevre Park
0.4 miTredegar SquareSmallWalking directions to Tredegar Square

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
15,360.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.35(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.65(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(+40%)
Drugs
7.41(+20%)
Public order
5.7(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
36.03%
Bangladeshi
78
26.26%
Caribbean
32
10.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
7.41%
African
13
4.38%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
28.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
28.85%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
91
67.91%
Social rents from council
15
11.19%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.7%
Owns outright
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Bow East

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£653
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £593K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£3,350,000£1,518
Terraced17£830,000£735
Flats199£445,000£649

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£406,500£688,500
2017£410,000£685,000
2018£457,500£857,500
2019£480,000£677,125
2020£462,000£750,000
2021£477,000£615,000
2022£445,000£752,500
2023£425,000£732,500
2024£445,000£850,000
2025£447,750£812,500
2026£441,240£832,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£629£628
2017£627£618
2018£716£731
2019£734£676
2020£699£633
2021£763£659
2022£711£679
2023£628£725
2024£653£732
2025£642£757
2026£653£628
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bow East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2026Apartment 8, 327, Morville Street, London, E3 2DZFlatsLeasehold£445,000
27 Nov 2025Apartment 20, 323, Morville Street, London, E3 2DZFlatsLeasehold£300,000
10 Oct 2025Apartment 11, 323, Morville Street, London, E3 2DZFlatsLeasehold£400,000
21 May 2025327 - 329, Morville Street, London, E3 2DZOtherLeasehold£80,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 13, Bow Connection, 85, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QFFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the E3 2DZ postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 2DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePhoenix Autism TrustSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePhoenix SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryMulberry UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 2DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFifth Avenue60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UBWalking directions to Fifth Avenue
0.1 miCornucopia246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GPWalking directions to Cornucopia
0.1 miFairfield Express44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QBWalking directions to Fairfield Express
0.2 miAsda Express127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miBow Food & Wine65 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Bow Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E3 2DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Purcell

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mads Churchhouse

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ottilie Daisy Swinyard

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBow EastE05009319
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow SouthE02000867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 004FE01032765
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 2DZ

Is E3 2DZ (Bow South) safe?

The area around E3 2DZ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near E3 2DZ?

The median sale price around E3 2DZ in Bow South is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 2DZ?

There are 20 schools close to E3 2DZ, including Phoenix Autism Trust, Phoenix School (Outstanding) and Mulberry UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 2DZ?

The closest station to E3 2DZ is Bow Road in TfL zone 2, about 382 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 2DZ?

E3 2DZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 2DZ (Bow South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2DZ is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Purcell (Green Party), Mads Churchhouse (Green Party) and Ottilie Daisy Swinyard (Green Party).