Postcode E3 5AR 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 171.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year. The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 171.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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 of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from E3 5AR.
Bow West near E3 5AR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 50 | £467,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,049,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5AR 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 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | My Local | 12a Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Walking directions to My Local |
| 0.1 mi | Ye Olde Corner Shop | 9 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AA | Walking directions to Ye Olde Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E3 4PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.