Postcode E3 5GY 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.0 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Mile End Park.
Bow West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from E3 5GY.
Bow West near E3 5GY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.3 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mile End Park | Large | Walking directions to Mile End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Scrapyard Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Scrapyard Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Tredegar Square | Small | Walking directions to Tredegar Square |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £715,000 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £1,789,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £1,000,000 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £470,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5GY postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | RMJ Food & Wine | 638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to RMJ Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Mile End Cash & Carry | 642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH | Walking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E3 4PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | My Local | 12a Grove Road, London, E3 5AX | Walking directions to My Local |
| 0.1 mi | Food Sale Express Ltd | 564a Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH | Walking directions to Food Sale Express Ltd |
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.
Elected local representatives for E3 5GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin John Parker
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Rupert George
Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.