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E3 5EN

Grand Union Terrace

Bow West

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Detailed insights for E3 5EN

Overview

Postcode E3 5EN 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 low crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bow West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from E3 5EN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E3 5EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.6 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.6 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 5EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.2 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.2 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
5,026.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.96(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.9(-30%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(-25%)
Other theft
6.06(-47%)
Public order
6.06(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
134
35.73%
British
115
30.67%
Other White
42
11.2%
African
16
4.27%
Indian
11
2.93%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
35.43%
No qualifications
79
26.16%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.3%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.98%
Owns outright
16
12.21%
Social rents from council
7
5.34%
Total households: 131

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 5EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 5EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 202513, Haverfield Road, London, E3 5BHTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
12 Jan 2026Maisonette First & Second Floors, 105A, Grove Road, London, E3 5RPOtherLeasehold£615,000
13 Nov 2025Flat 10, Mohawk House, 4, Gernon Road, London, E3 5DZFlatsLeasehold£367,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 3, Newport House, Strahan Road, London, E3 5BUFlatsLeasehold£325,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 15, Hyperion House, 35, Arbery Road, London, E3 5DFFlatsLeasehold£591,000

Schools

In the E3 5EN postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChisenhale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableQueen Mary University of LondonHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 5EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJenny's Food & Wine351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QRWalking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine
0.2 miHassan Mini Store355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QRWalking directions to Hassan Mini Store
0.2 miYe Olde Corner Shop9 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AAWalking directions to Ye Olde Corner Shop
0.2 miLondon Food Centre407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QSWalking directions to London Food Centre
0.2 miWhole Fresh413-417 Roman Road, London, E3 5QSWalking directions to Whole Fresh

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 5EN, 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 003BE01004230
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 5EN

Is E3 5EN (Bow West) safe?

The area around E3 5EN records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5EN?

The median sale price around E3 5EN 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 5EN?

There are 20 schools close to E3 5EN, including Olga Primary School (Good), Chisenhale Primary School (Good) and Queen Mary University of London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 5EN?

The closest station to E3 5EN is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 589 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 5EN?

E3 5EN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,721 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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