Postcode E3 5BU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 96.5 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from E3 5BU.
Bow West near E3 5BU 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 |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.2 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £595,475 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 | 53 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,049,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5BU 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 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grove Service Station Shop | 51-53 Grove Road, London, E3 4PE | Walking directions to Grove Service Station Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Ye Olde Corner Shop | 9 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AA | Walking directions to Ye Olde Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Hassan Mini Store | 355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Hassan Mini Store |
| 0.2 mi | Jenny's Food & Wine | 351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | London Food Centre | 407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to London Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.