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E3 2QJ

Fairfield Road

Bow East

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Detailed insights for E3 2QJ

Overview

Postcode E3 2QJ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 Church, about 0.3 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Bow South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bow South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% 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 rail, approximately 40 ft away from E3 2QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Bow Church located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 2QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church
0.3 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.5 mi

2,3

Pudding Mill Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
31,898.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.19(-77%)
Burglary
6.29(+15%)
Drugs
2.7(-56%)
Other theft
1.8(-84%)
Theft from the person
0.9(-90%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
42.58%
Other White
49
19.14%
Bangladeshi
21
8.2%
African
9
3.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.12%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
66.38%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.3%
No qualifications
14
6.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.62%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
41.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.85%
Other social rented
24
17.91%
Shared ownership
7
5.22%
Owns outright
3
2.24%
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 2QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Flat 39, Minton Court, 105, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2ZBFlatsLeasehold£429,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 38, Minton Court, 105, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2ZBFlatsLeasehold£340,000
19 Mar 2025Flat 40, Minton Court, 105, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2ZBFlatsLeasehold£562,500
19 Dec 20252E, Moreland Cottages, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QNFlatsLeasehold£525,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 13, Bow Connection, 85, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QFFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryMulberry UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Agnes RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 2QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFifth Avenue60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UBWalking directions to Fifth Avenue
0.1 miFairfield Express44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QBWalking directions to Fairfield Express
0.2 miCornucopia246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GPWalking directions to Cornucopia
0.2 miAsda Express127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miNisa161a Bow Road, London, E3 2SGWalking directions to Nisa

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 2QJ, 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 004HE01035662
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 2QJ

Is E3 2QJ (Bow South) safe?

The area around E3 2QJ records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2QJ?

The median sale price around E3 2QJ 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 2QJ?

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

What is the nearest station to E3 2QJ?

The closest station to E3 2QJ is Bow Church in TfL zone 2, about 432 m away, serving the DLR and District lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 2QJ?

E3 2QJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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