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E9 7DD

Bow West

Tower Hamlets

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Detailed insights for E9 7DD

Overview

Postcode E9 7DD 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 Homerton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bow West is £70,324 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from E9 7DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bow West near E9 7DD 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 Homerton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 7DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.8 mi

2

Hackney Wick

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Wick
0.8 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 7DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miWell Street CommonLargeWalking directions to Well Street Common
0.4 miWennington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wennington Green

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
821.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.19(+7%)
Drugs
30.07(+385%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.87(-19%)
Theft from the person
19.91(+112%)
Other theft
13.67(+20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
51.25%
Bangladeshi
61
16.9%
Other White
50
13.85%
Irish
11
3.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.49%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
62.46%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.28%
No qualifications
24
7.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
4.98%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.5%
Owns outright
24
17.27%
Other social rented
19
13.67%
Social rents from council
7
5.04%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Bow West

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£864
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £986K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£1,047
Terraced38£1,050,000£912
Semi-Detached2£817,500£922
Flats56£465,000£774

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bow West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bow West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 7DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 7DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20266, Printers Mews, London, E3 5NZFlatsLeasehold£580,000
31 Mar 2025348B, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5TAFlatsLeasehold£420,000
14 Mar 2025344B, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5TAOtherFreehold£15,645
11 Jul 20257, Louisa Close, London, E9 7BZFlatsLeasehold£191,250
21 May 2026Flat 18, 235, Old Ford Road, London, E3 5NQFlatsLeasehold£517,000

Schools

In the E9 7DD postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 7DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChisenhale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMossbourne Victoria Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLauriston SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 7DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 7DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCorner Shop106 Gore Road, London, E9 7HWWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.3 miLauriston GrocersLauriston Road, Hackney, E9 7LGWalking directions to Lauriston Grocers
0.3 miKen's Convenience Store172 Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7HDWalking directions to Ken's Convenience Store
0.3 miVictoria Supermarket239 Victoria Park Road, London, E9 7HDWalking directions to Victoria Supermarket
0.3 miThe Village Store85 Lauriston Road, London, E9 7HJWalking directions to The Village 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 7DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Parker

Bow West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rupert George

Bow West - 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 WestE05009320
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bow WestE02000866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 003EE01004234
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 7DD

Is E9 7DD (Bow West) safe?

The area around E9 7DD 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.

What is the average house price near E9 7DD?

The median sale price around E9 7DD in Bow West is £605,000 (about £864 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E9 7DD?

There are 20 schools close to E9 7DD, including Chisenhale Primary School (Good), Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (Outstanding) and Lauriston School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 7DD?

The closest station to E9 7DD is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 1,233 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 7DD?

E9 7DD 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).

Who represents E9 7DD (Bow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E9 7DD 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).