Postcode E3 5GS is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow North & Fish Island area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow North & Fish Island is £53,000 per year. The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Lefevre Park.
Bow North & Fish Island has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Bow North & Fish Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bow North & Fish Island is £53,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E3 5GS.
Bow North & Fish Island near E3 5GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
| 0.3 mi | St Stephen's Green | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Green |
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £456,250 in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 211 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
In the E3 5GS postcode area, located within Bow North & Fish Island, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 66 Vernon Road, London, E3 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Iceland | 572-574 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Ahmed Cash & Carry | 562 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Ahmed Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Inci Food Centre | 599 Roman Road, London, E3 2RN | Walking directions to Inci Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Fair Price Cash & Carry | 524 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Fair Price Cash & Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.