Postcode E3 5SP 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 Cambridge Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 33.0% 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 276 ft away from E3 5SP.
Bow West near E3 5SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 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 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 5SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 234, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5SP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Flat 21, Palmerston Court, 262, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5SA | Flats | Leasehold | £392,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 23, Royal Victor Place, London, E3 5SS | Flats | Leasehold | £426,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Flat 101, Stop Lock Apartment, 4, Pound Path, London, E3 5SE | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, Bridge Wharf, 230, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PR | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the E3 5SP postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jenny's Food & Wine | 351 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Jenny's Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Hassan Mini Store | 355 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR | Walking directions to Hassan Mini Store |
| 0.2 mi | Brothers Food Store & Off Licence | 2-3 St. James's Avenue, London, E2 9JD | Walking directions to Brothers Food Store & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Kay's Local Supermarket | 209 Roman Road, London, E2 0QY | Walking directions to Kay's Local Supermarket |
| 0.3 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 5SP, 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 5SP 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 5SP 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 5SP, including Gatehouse School, Chisenhale Primary School (Good) and Olga Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 5SP is Cambridge Heath in TfL zone 2, about 1,011 m away, serving the Overground line.
E3 5SP 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 5SP 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).