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E3 4RB

Whitman Road

Bow West

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Detailed insights for E3 4RB

Overview

Postcode E3 4RB is located in a major urban area, within the Bow West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year. The nearest station is Mile End, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from E3 4RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow West near E3 4RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 4RB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.5 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.6 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 4RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.4 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.3 miShandy ParkSmallWalking directions to Shandy Park

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
4,923.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
69.35(+594%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.51(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.57(-27%)
Other theft
16.78(+47%)
Theft from the person
16.78(+79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
48.89%
Other White
83
18.36%
Bangladeshi
30
6.64%
Indian
18
3.98%
African
17
3.76%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
261
65.58%
No qualifications
50
12.56%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
1.76%
Total 16+ residents: 398

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
42.47%
Owns with a mortgage
52
27.96%
Owns outright
23
12.37%
Other social rented
19
10.22%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.23%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Bow West

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£864
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £986K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £2,320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£1,047
Terraced38£1,050,000£912
Semi-Detached2£817,500£922
Flats56£465,000£774

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£455,000£999,998
2017£465,000£923,500
2018£425,076£980,000
2019£420,000£944,375
2020£485,000£985,000
2021£460,000£1,010,000
2022£455,000£1,052,500
2023£450,000£1,000,000
2024£452,500£1,120,000
2025£470,000£1,049,500
2026£457,500£995,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£700£774
2017£764£783
2018£606£797
2019£615£767
2020£755£830
2021£677£824
2022£709£858
2023£654£865
2024£747£834
2025£751£911
2026£794£877
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bow West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20268, Union Drive, London, E1 4PGTerracedFreehold£775,000
28 May 202583, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QYTerracedFreehold£1,235,000
22 Sept 202558, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QUTerracedFreehold£1,175,000
01 May 202632B, Grove Road, London, E3 5AXFlatsLeasehold£725,000
31 Mar 202648, Grove Road, London, E3 5AXFlatsLeasehold£605,000

Schools

In the E3 4RB postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 4RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySolebay Primary - A Paradigm AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableQueen Mary University of LondonHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBen Jonson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 4RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 4RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLow Cost Supermarket367 Mile End Road, London, E3 4QSWalking directions to Low Cost Supermarket
0.1 miCo-op Food383-387 Mile End Road, London, E3 4QSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miFood Sale Express Ltd564a Mile End Road, London, E3 4PHWalking directions to Food Sale Express Ltd
0.1 miMy Local12a Grove Road, London, E3 5AXWalking directions to My Local
0.1 miVillage ShopWestfield Way, London, E1 4NXWalking directions to Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E3 4RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Parker

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rupert George

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBow WestE05009320
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow WestE02000866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 003CE01004232
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 4RB

Is E3 4RB (Bow West) safe?

The area around E3 4RB records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near E3 4RB?

The median sale price around E3 4RB in Bow West is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 4RB?

There are 20 schools close to E3 4RB, including Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding), Queen Mary University of London and Ben Jonson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 4RB?

The closest station to E3 4RB is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 305 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 4RB?

E3 4RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 4RB (Bow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 4RB is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin John Parker (Green Party) and Rupert George (Green Party).