Postcode E3 5RG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Bow West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from E3 5RG.
Bow West near E3 5RG 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.1 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 5RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 36, Vivian Road, London, E3 5RF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 25, Vivian Road, London, E3 5RE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,060,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 42A, Kenilworth Road, London, E3 5RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £865,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 348B, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5TA | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 344B, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5TA | Other | Freehold | £15,645 |
In the E3 5RG postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hassan Mini Store | 355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Hassan Mini Store |
| 0.1 mi | Jenny's Food & Wine | 351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | London Food Centre | 407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to London Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Fresh | 413-417 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to Whole Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Bengal Mini Market | 435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Bengal Mini Market |
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 5RG, 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 5RG records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5RG 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 5RG, including Chisenhale Primary School (Good), Olga Primary School (Good) and Gatehouse School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 5RG is Mile End in TfL zone 2, about 961 m away, serving the Central and Hammersmith and City lines.
E3 5RG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,434 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 5RG 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).