Postcode E3 5BP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.8% 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 rail, approximately 83 ft away from E3 5BP.
Bow West near E3 5BP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
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 5BP postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ye Olde Corner Shop | 9 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AA | Walking directions to Ye Olde Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Grove Service Station Shop | 51-53 Grove Road, London, E3 4PE | Walking directions to Grove Service Station Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Mace Express | 110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | S-A-N-D Grocery | 98A Coborn Road, London, E3 2DG | Walking directions to S-A-N-D Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | My Local | 12a Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Walking directions to My Local |
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.