Postcode E9 5GU is located in a major urban area, within the Bow East ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow North & Fish Island area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Bow North & Fish Island has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bow North & Fish Island has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from E9 5GU.
Bow North & Fish Island near E9 5GU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Hackney Wick | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Wick |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Stratford International | DLR | Walking directions to Stratford International |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Pudding Mill Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park |
| 0.2 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.3 mi | Canal Park (North) | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park (North) |
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 198 | £441,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bow East
In the E9 5GU postcode area, located within Bow North & Fish Island, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Local Food & Wine | 4 Roach Road, London, E3 2GY | Walking directions to Your Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Station Food and Wine | 59A Wallis Road, London, E9 5LH | Walking directions to Station Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Refill Therapy | 61 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LH | Walking directions to Refill Therapy |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 75-89 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Luk Bros Convenience Store | Prince Edward Road, London, E9 5LX | Walking directions to Luk Bros Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.