Postcode E3 2EL is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow North & Fish Island area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year. The median sale price in Bow East is £450,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £585,000. The nearest station is Bow Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lefevre Park.
Bow North & Fish Island has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,482 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bow North & Fish Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from E3 2EL.
Bow North & Fish Island near E3 2EL 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 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
| 0.4 mi | St Stephen's Green | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Green |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £640 per square foot) in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £3,350,000 | £1,518 |
| Terraced | 16 | £822,500 | £734 |
| Flats | 192 | £437,240 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £432,500 | £832,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £626 | £628 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, Barford House, Tredegar Road, London, E3 5HP | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 36, Tredegar Road, London, E3 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Flat 48, Rosegate House, 3, Hereford Road, London, E3 2FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £442,500 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Flat 15, Rosegate House, 3, Hereford Road, London, E3 2FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 22, Rosegate House, 3, Hereford Road, London, E3 2FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the E3 2EL postcode area, located within Bow North & Fish Island, there are 10 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | 110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | Cornucopia | 246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GP | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 66 Vernon Road, London, E3 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fair Price Cash & Carry | 524 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Fair Price Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Alom Cash & Carry | 562 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Alom Cash & Carry |
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 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Purcell
Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026
Mads Churchhouse
Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026
Ottilie Daisy Swinyard
Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E3 2EL records about 84 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 public order.
The median sale price around E3 2EL in Bow East is £450,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 2EL, 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 2EL is Bow Road in TfL zone 2, about 496 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 2EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,482 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 2EL 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).