Postcode E3 2ZH 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 high crime levels, with around 105.3 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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 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 105.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bow South is £70,890 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 29 ft away from E3 2ZH.
Bow South near E3 2ZH 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 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bromley Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground |
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 2ZH postcode area, located within Bow South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 2ZH
| 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 | Asda Express | 127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2AN | Walking directions to Asda 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 2ZH, 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.