Postcode E3 2UA 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 very low crime levels, with around 23.4 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 7 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 83 ft away from E3 2UA.
Bow South near E3 2UA 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Archibald Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Archibald Open Space |
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £3,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £3,350,000 | £16,341 |
| Flats | 197 | £455,000 | £7,012 |
| Terraced | 17 | £830,000 | £7,911 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2UA.
In the E3 2UA 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 2UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Fifth Avenue | 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UB | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue |
| 0.2 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 0.2 mi | Cornucopia | 246 Tredegar Road, London, E3 2GP | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2AN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 161a Bow Road, London, E3 2SG | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 2UA, 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
The area around E3 2UA 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.
The median sale price around E3 2UA in Bow South is £470,000 (about £7,058 per square metre) based on 215 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 2UA, including Phoenix Autism Trust, Mulberry UTC (Good) and St Agnes RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 2UA is Bow Church in TfL zone 2, about 469 m away, serving the DLR and District lines.
E3 2UA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,671 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.