Postcode E3 2QU 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 high crime levels, with around 78.7 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 Church located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Grove Hall Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 91.1% 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.
The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 117 ft away from E3 2QU.
Bow South near E3 2QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bow Church located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grove Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Grove Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Stephen's Green | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Green |
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 2QU 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 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fifth Avenue | 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UB | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue |
| 0.1 mi | Cornucopia | 246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GP | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.2 mi | Inci Food Centre | 599 Roman Road, London, E3 2RN | Walking directions to Inci Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 572-574 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.