Postcode E3 2UG is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow South area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year. The median sale price in Bow East is £450,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £585,000. The nearest station is Bow Church, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grove Hall Park.
Bow South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,643 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least 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 0.9% 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 rail, approximately 53 ft away from E3 2UG.
Bow South near E3 2UG 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bromley Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £640 per square foot) in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £3,350,000 | £1,518 |
| Terraced | 16 | £822,500 | £734 |
| Flats | 192 | £437,240 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £406,500 | £688,500 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £685,000 |
| 2018 | £457,500 | £857,500 |
| 2019 | £480,000 | £677,125 |
| 2020 | £462,000 | £750,000 |
| 2021 | £477,000 | £615,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £752,500 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £732,500 |
| 2024 | £445,000 | £850,000 |
| 2025 | £447,750 | £812,500 |
| 2026 | £432,500 | £832,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £629 | £628 |
| 2017 | £627 | £618 |
| 2018 | £716 | £731 |
| 2019 | £734 | £676 |
| 2020 | £699 | £633 |
| 2021 | £763 | £659 |
| 2022 | £711 | £679 |
| 2023 | £628 | £725 |
| 2024 | £653 | £732 |
| 2025 | £642 | £757 |
| 2026 | £626 | £628 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 2UG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2026 | Flat 204 Manhattan Building, Bow Quarter, 60, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Flat 111 Manhattan Building, Bow Quarter, 60, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 219, Manhattan Building, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 118, Manhattan Building, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 137, Manhattan Building, Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the E3 2UG postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Phoenix Autism Trust | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Phoenix Autism Trust ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Mulberry UTC | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
Mulberry UTC ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Mar 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Agnes RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
St Agnes RC Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E3 2UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fifth Avenue | 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UB | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue |
| 0.1 mi | Fairfield Express | 44a Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QB | Walking directions to Fairfield Express |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E3 2UG, 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 2UG 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, burglary and drugs.
The median sale price around E3 2UG in Bow East is £450,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 2UG, including Phoenix Autism Trust, Mulberry UTC (Good) and St Agnes RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E3 2UG is Bow Church in TfL zone 2, about 444 m away, serving the DLR and District lines.
E3 2UG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 2UG is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Purcell (Green Party), Mads Churchhouse (Green Party) and Ottilie Daisy Swinyard (Green Party).