Postcode E3 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Bow West area 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 median sale price in Bow West is £660,000 (around £877 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £1,050,000. The nearest station is Mile End, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meath Gardens.
Bow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,838 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E3 5LU.
Bow West near E3 5LU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
| 0.4 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £877 per square foot) in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £2,320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,047 |
| Terraced | 42 | £1,073,125 | £970 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 | £922 |
| Flats | 52 | £450,000 | £757 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £450,000 | £1,043,125 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £762 | £936 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 5LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 3, 434A, Roman Road, London, E3 5LU | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 434A, Roman Road, London, E3 5LU | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 426, Roman Road, London, E3 5LU | Other | Leasehold | £2,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 503, Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 503, Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 |
In the E3 5LU postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Olga Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Olga Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chisenhale Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
Chisenhale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E3 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tolga Supermarket | 493 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Tolga Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Bengal Mini Market | 435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Bengal Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Fair Price Cash & Carry | 524 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Fair Price Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Fresh | 413-417 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to Whole Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | London Food Centre | 407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to London Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E3 5LU, 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
The area around E3 5LU 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around E3 5LU in Bow West is £660,000 (about £877 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 5LU, including Olga Primary School (Good), Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding) and Chisenhale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E3 5LU is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 745 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 5LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 5LU 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).