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About Bow Common
Bow Common is a city in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the E14 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Limehouse and South Bromley.
Around 107,994 people live in Bow Common, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bow Common sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bow Common
Bow Common is served by 869 schools. Mayflower Primary School and Woolmore Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bow Common
Property prices average £963K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £580K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bow Common
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bow Common, with 916 incidents logged in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bow Common
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bow Common falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.
Healthcare in Bow Common
There are 185 GP surgeries within three miles of Bow Common, the nearest being Lansbury Chemist (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Bow Common
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Property Prices 15,611 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the E14 postcode area.
Household Income in Bow Common ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bow Common is approximately £78,986 a year before tax, 43% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £57,387. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £57,387.
Businesses in Bow Common ONS 2025
There are approximately 5,829 active businesses based in Bow Common, around 54 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 226 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bow Common IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bow Common in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Bow Common 3,645 crimes · May 2026
Reported crime in Bow Common is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bow Common
Of the 43,611 households in and around Bow Common, 26% are owned, 31% are socially rented and 43% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bow Common.