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E3 5DX

Saxon Road

Bow West

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Detailed insights for E3 5DX

Overview

Postcode E3 5DX 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 high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Bow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from E3 5DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow West near E3 5DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 5DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.4 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.6 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 5DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.4 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green
0.4 miLefevre ParkSmallWalking directions to Lefevre Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
13,057.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.33(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.63(-24%)
Public order
11.81(+75%)
Drugs
11.3(+82%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
67.82%
Other White
25
7.89%
Other
13
4.1%
Bangladeshi
11
3.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.15%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
51.46%
No qualifications
57
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
28.79%
Social rents from council
36
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.42%
Other social rented
17
12.88%
Owns outright
14
10.61%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bow West

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£864
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £986K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£1,047
Terraced38£1,050,000£912
Semi-Detached2£817,500£922
Flats56£465,000£774

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bow West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 5DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 5DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20264, Selwyn Road, London, E3 5EAFlatsLeasehold£202,313
27 Feb 202613, St Stephens Road, London, E3 5JDTerracedFreehold£601,000
22 Aug 20255, St Stephens Road, London, E3 5JDTerracedFreehold£870,000
28 Mar 202543, St Stephens Road, London, E3 5JDTerracedFreehold£830,000
28 Nov 202519, Norman Grove, London, E3 5EGTerracedFreehold£1,180,000

Schools

In the E3 5DX postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 5DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOlga Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOld Ford Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 5DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMace Express110a Coborn Road, London, E3 2DGWalking directions to Mace Express
0.1 miTolga Supermarket493 Roman Road, London, E3 5LXWalking directions to Tolga Supermarket
0.1 miFair Price Cash & Carry524 Roman Road, London, E3 5ESWalking directions to Fair Price Cash & Carry
0.2 miBengal Mini Market435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LXWalking directions to Bengal Mini Market
0.2 miAlom Cash & Carry562 Roman Road, London, E3 5ESWalking directions to Alom Cash & Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E3 5DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Parker

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rupert George

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBow WestE05009320
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow WestE02000866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 003AE01004228
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 5DX

Is E3 5DX (Bow West) safe?

The area around E3 5DX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near E3 5DX?

The median sale price around E3 5DX in Bow West is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 5DX?

There are 20 schools close to E3 5DX, including Olga Primary School (Good), Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding) and Malmesbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 5DX?

The closest station to E3 5DX is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 596 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 5DX?

E3 5DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 5DX (Bow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 5DX 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).