Postcode E3 5ND 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 average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.8% 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 5ND.
Bow West near E3 5ND 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bow Church | DLR, District | Walking directions to Bow Church |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,047 |
| Terraced | 38 | £1,050,000 | £912 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £817,500 | £922 |
| Flats | 56 | £465,000 | £774 |
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 | £457,500 | £995,000 |
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 | £794 | £877 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 5ND.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 44, Wilmer House, Daling Way, London, E3 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 23, Hitchin Square, London, E3 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 41, Driffield Road, London, E3 5NE | Flats | Leasehold | £660,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 1, Driffield Road, London, E3 5NE | Terraced | Freehold | £835,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 58, Hitchin Square, London, E3 5QE | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 |
In the E3 5ND postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bengal Mini Market | 435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Bengal Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Fresh | 413-417 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to Whole Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Tolga Supermarket | 493 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Tolga Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | London Food Centre | 407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to London Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Old Ford Convenience Store | 464 Old Ford Road, London, E3 5JP | Walking directions to Old Ford Convenience Store |
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 5ND, 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 5ND records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around E3 5ND in Bow West is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 5ND, including Chisenhale Primary School (Good), Olga Primary School (Good) and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 5ND is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 928 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 5ND scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,733 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 5ND 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).