Postcode E3 2RE 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 very high crime levels, with around 173.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Canal Park.
Bow South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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 road, approximately 296 ft away from E3 2RE.
Bow South near E3 2RE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Wick | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Wick |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Pudding Mill Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Stratford International | DLR | Walking directions to Stratford International |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.5 mi | McKenna Green | Small | Walking directions to McKenna 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 2RE postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Monier Road, Tower Hamlets, E3 2NE | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local Food & Wine | 4 Roach Road, London, E3 2GY | Walking directions to Your Local Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Old Ford Super Market | 389 Old Ford Road, London, E3 2LU | Walking directions to Old Ford Super Market |
| 0.3 mi | Jodrell Road Local | 52 Jodrell Road, London, E3 2LA | Walking directions to Jodrell Road Local |
| 0.3 mi | Parnell Mini Market | 117a Parnell Road, London, E3 2RT | Walking directions to Parnell Mini Market |
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.