Postcode E3 5AB 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year. The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from E3 5AB.
Bow West near E3 5AB 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Scrapyard Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Scrapyard Meadow |
| 0 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £637,375 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 44 | £470,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,024,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5AB postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S-A-N-D Grocery | 98A Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to S-A-N-D Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Cash & Carry | 642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH | Walking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Super Store | 640 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to Mile End Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | R M J Super Food & Wine | 638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to R M J Super Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mace Express | 110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to Mace 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.