Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London

E3 (Bow): crime, schools, stations and house prices

E3 (Bow) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Newham and Tower Hamlets. Homes sold for a median of £435,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.6% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 22 schools with an E3 postcode, and the nearest stations include Bow Road, Bow Church and Mile End.

House prices in E3

574 homes sold in E3 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £435,000. That's 0.6% lower than the 12 months before (£437,500). 2 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in E3

Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 40 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E3 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (16,710 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in E3

22 open schools have an E3 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (1)

Primary schools (10)

Secondary schools (4)

All-through schools (1)

Sixth form and colleges (1)

Special and other schools (5)

Stations near E3

Council and wards

E3 is covered by Newham and Tower Hamlets. Wards include Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Canning Town North, Lansbury, Mile End and St Dunstan's.

Frequently asked questions

Is E3 a safe area to live?

E3 (Bow) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in E3?

The median sale price in E3 (Bow) was £435,000 across 574 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.6% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near E3?

The nearest stations to the centre of E3 are Bow Road (0.1 mi), Bow Church (0.2 mi), Mile End (0.4 mi) and Devons Road (0.5 mi).

How many schools are there in E3?

There are 22 open schools with an E3 postcode, including 10 primary and 4 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers E3?

E3 is covered by Newham and Tower Hamlets councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.