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.
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.
Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from E3 4RB.
Bow West near E3 4RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Shandy Park | Small | Walking directions to Shandy Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,047 |
| Terraced | 38 | £1,050,000 | £912 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 | £922 |
| Flats | 56 | £465,000 | £774 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 8, Union Drive, London, E1 4PG | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 83, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,235,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 58, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 32B, Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 48, Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 |
In the E3 4RB postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 4RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Low Cost Supermarket | 367 Mile End Road, London, E3 4QS | Walking directions to Low Cost Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 383-387 Mile End Road, London, E3 4QS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Food Sale Express Ltd | 564a Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to Food Sale Express Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | My Local | 12a Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Walking directions to My Local |
| 0.1 mi | Village Shop | Westfield Way, London, E1 4NX | Walking directions to Village Shop |
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 4RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin John Parker
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Rupert George
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).