Postcode E3 2SY 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year. The nearest station is Bow Church located about 0.2 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 124.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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 of residents in Bow South is £61,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from E3 2SY.
Bow South near E3 2SY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bow Church located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Pudding Mill Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grove Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Grove Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bromley Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground |
Based on 246 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 231 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
In the E3 2SY 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 2SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 0.1 mi | Fifth Avenue | 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UB | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 161a Bow Road, London, E3 2SG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Bow Cash & Carry | 175 Bow Road, London, E3 2SG | Walking directions to Bow Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 3 Taylor Place, London, E3 2PP | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.