Postcode E3 5SL 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 very high crime levels, with around 169.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year. The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.7% 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 of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from E3 5SL.
Bow West near E3 5SL 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 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Meath Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meath Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £595,475 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 53 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,049,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5SL postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jenny's Food & Wine | 351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Hassan Mini Store | 355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Hassan Mini Store |
| 0.2 mi | London Food Centre | 407 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to London Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Best Food Centre | 413-417 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS | Walking directions to Best Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Bengal Mini Market | 435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Bengal Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.