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E9 5YB

Bow East

Tower Hamlets

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Detailed insights for E9 5YB

Overview

Postcode E9 5YB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Wick, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Bow North & Fish Island has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bow North & Fish Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

Approximately 26.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow North & Fish Island is £68,880 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from E9 5YB.

Flood risk

N/A

Bow North & Fish Island near E9 5YB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 5YB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Hackney Wick

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Wick
0.7 mi

2,3

Pudding Mill Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane
0.7 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 5YB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen Elizabeth Olympic ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
0.2 miCanal ParkLargeWalking directions to Canal Park
0.3 miCanal Park (North)LargeWalking directions to Canal Park (North)

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
27,100 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.63(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-30%)
Theft from the person
13.99(+49%)
Burglary
11.66(+113%)
Vehicle crime
10.88(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
35.66%
Bangladeshi
91
33.46%
Other White
41
15.07%
African
8
2.94%
Indian
5
1.84%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
62.96%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.33%
No qualifications
13
6.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.17%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
57.8%
Other social rented
22
20.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.17%
Social rents from council
7
6.42%
Shared ownership
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Bow East

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£653
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £593K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) in Bow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£3,350,000£1,518
Terraced17£830,000£735
Flats199£445,000£649

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£406,500£688,500
2017£410,000£685,000
2018£457,500£857,500
2019£480,000£677,125
2020£462,000£750,000
2021£477,000£615,000
2022£445,000£752,500
2023£425,000£732,500
2024£445,000£850,000
2025£447,750£812,500
2026£441,240£832,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£629£628
2017£627£618
2018£716£731
2019£734£676
2020£699£633
2021£763£659
2022£711£679
2023£628£725
2024£653£732
2025£642£757
2026£653£628
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bow East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5YB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5YB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 2025Flat 307, Whitemantle Court, 25, Rookwood Way, London, E3 2YYFlatsLeasehold£625,000
13 Oct 2025Flat 406, Whitemantle Court, 25, Rookwood Way, London, E3 2YYFlatsLeasehold£630,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 402, Halo Court, 17, Rookwood Way, London, E3 2YZFlatsLeasehold£625,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 305, Icemaid Court, 15, Rookwood Way, London, E3 2XGFlatsLeasehold£650,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 503, Icemaid Court, 15, Rookwood Way, London, E3 2XGFlatsLeasehold£640,000

Schools

In the E9 5YB postcode area, located within Bow North & Fish Island, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 5YB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGainsborough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMossbourne Riverside AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryMulberry UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 5YB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 5YB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYour Local Food & Wine4 Roach Road, London, E3 2GYWalking directions to Your Local Food & Wine
0.1 miWelcomeMonier Road, Tower Hamlets, E3 2NEWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miStation Food and Wine59A Wallis Road, London, E9 5LHWalking directions to Station Food and Wine
0.2 miDaily FreshWallis Road, Hackney, E9 5TFWalking directions to Daily Fresh
0.2 miLuk Bros Convenience StorePrince Edward Road, London, E9 5LXWalking directions to Luk Bros Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E9 5YB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Purcell

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mads Churchhouse

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ottilie Daisy Swinyard

Bow East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBow EastE05009319
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow North & Fish IslandE02000864
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 001FE01035658
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 5YB

Is E9 5YB (Bow North & Fish Island) safe?

The area around E9 5YB records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E9 5YB?

The median sale price around E9 5YB in Bow North & Fish Island is £460,000 (about £653 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E9 5YB?

There are 20 schools close to E9 5YB, including Gainsborough Primary School (Good), Mossbourne Riverside Academy (Outstanding) and Mulberry UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 5YB?

The closest station to E9 5YB is Hackney Wick in TfL zone 2, about 240 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 5YB?

E9 5YB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E9 5YB (Bow North & Fish Island) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E9 5YB is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Purcell (Green Party), Mads Churchhouse (Green Party) and Ottilie Daisy Swinyard (Green Party).