Postcode E3 2SH 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 183.0 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest small park is Grove Hall 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 183.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from E3 2SH.
Bow South near E3 2SH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Bromley-by-Bow | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grove Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Grove Hall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bromley Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Rounton Park | Small | Walking directions to Rounton Park |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £790,000 |
| Flats | 201 | £450,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
In the E3 2SH postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bow Cash & Carry | 175 Bow Road, London, E3 2SG | Walking directions to Bow Cash & Carry |
| 0 mi | Nisa | 161a Bow Road, London, E3 2SG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Stroudley Walk Grocery | 2-4 Stroudley Walk, London, E3 3EW | Walking directions to Stroudley Walk Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 20 Stroudley Walk, London, E3 3EW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for E3 2SH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.