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E3 2GL

Denmark Place

Bow West

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Overview

Postcode E3 2GL 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Church, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grove Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Bow South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from E3 2GL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Bow Church located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 2GL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church
0.1 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.5 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 2GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.5 miLefevre ParkSmallWalking directions to Lefevre Park
0.4 miBromley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
9,732.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.89(+80%)
Theft from the person
16.4(+75%)
Public order
13.97(+107%)
Shoplifting
10.33(+3%)
Drugs
10.33(+67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
35.77%
Bangladeshi
107
26.95%
Other White
42
10.58%
African
22
5.54%
Caribbean
19
4.79%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
51.62%
No qualifications
50
14.75%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
28%
Social rents from council
34
19.43%
Other social rented
34
19.43%
Owns with a mortgage
31
17.71%
Owns outright
15
8.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Bow West

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£864
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £986K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£1,047
Terraced38£1,050,000£912
Semi-Detached2£817,500£922
Flats56£465,000£774

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 20264, Kitcat Terrace, London, E3 2SATerracedFreehold£775,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 6, 86, Bow Road, London, E3 4DLFlatsLeasehold£515,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 9, Tredegar House, 97 - 99, Bow Road, London, E3 2ANFlatsLeasehold£410,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 13, Jarret House, 98, Bow Road, London, E3 3AAFlatsLeasehold£325,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 27, Theatre Building, 1, Paton Close, London, E3 2QEFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the E3 2GL postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Agnes RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWellington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 2GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda Express127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miFairfield Express44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QBWalking directions to Fairfield Express
0.1 miNisa161a Bow Road, London, E3 2SGWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miBow Food & Wine65 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Bow Food & Wine
0.2 miBow Cash & Carry175 Bow Road, London, E3 2SGWalking directions to Bow Cash & Carry

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 2GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Parker

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rupert George

Bow West - 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 WestE05009320
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow SouthE02000867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 004DE01004231
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2003-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 2GL

Is E3 2GL (Bow South) safe?

The area around E3 2GL records about 131 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near E3 2GL?

The median sale price around E3 2GL in Bow South is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 2GL?

There are 20 schools close to E3 2GL, including Phoenix Autism Trust, St Agnes RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Wellington Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 2GL?

The closest station to E3 2GL is Bow Church in TfL zone 2, about 160 m away, serving the DLR and District lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 2GL?

E3 2GL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2GL 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).