About Bow Common

Bow Common is a town in Tower Hamlets, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Limehouse and South Bromley.

School Ratings in Bow Common

Bow Common is served by 865 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 £896K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £597K.

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 555 incidents logged in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bow Common

Most properties in Bow Common can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 17,559 sales

Average Price £896K
£100 — £262.89M
Detached £1.54M 5
Semi £763K 53
Terraced £704K 708
Flat £597K 16,181

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

402 Primary
97 Secondary
366 Other
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.1 miles Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Bygrove Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Chrisp Street Sure Start Children's Centre Requires Improvement 0.3 miles Stebon Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Lincoln Children's Centre 0.3 miles Mayflower Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles St Paul's Way Trust School All-through Good 0.3 miles Manorfield Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Langdon Park Community School Secondary 0.3 miles Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles The Clara Grant Primary School Primary 0.4 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
3/10
Employment
5/10
Education
6/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
22,767 Children (0-15) 18%
94,532 Working Age 76%
8,920 Older (60+) 7%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 62.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 60.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bow Common 2,764 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

739 Violence & Sexual Offences
555 Anti-Social Behaviour
229 Other Theft
200 Vehicle Crime
175 Shoplifting
162 Theft from Person
156 Burglary
153 Drugs
123 Criminal Damage & Arson
116 Public Order
82 Robbery
37 Bicycle Theft
23 Other Crime
14 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) Train Station 0.7 miles
Limehouse Train Station 0.9 miles
West Ham Train Station 1.4 miles
Shadwell Train Station 1.6 miles
Whitechapel Train Station 1.7 miles
Rotherhithe Train Station 1.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Limehouse 0.6 miles South Bromley 0.6 miles Bromley 0.6 miles Poplar 0.6 miles Bow 0.9 miles Mile End 0.9 miles Blackwall 0.9 miles Stratford Marsh 1.2 miles Millwall 1.2 miles Globe Town 1.4 miles Shadwell 1.4 miles Ratcliff 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Tower Hamlets
Ward Poplar
Constituency Poplar and Limehouse
Parish Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Region London

Streets in E14 30 shown View all streets

Abbott Road 9 Aberfeldy Street 4 Accra Close 2 Ada Gardens 1 Adderley Street 1 Admirals Way 5 Agnes Street 1 Albert Mews 1 Alexia Square 2 Alpha Grove 4 Alton Street 1 Ambassador Square 1 Amoy Place 1 Amsterdam Road 4 Annabel Close 1 Arden Crescent 1 Arnhem Place 4 Arniston Way 6 Ashdown Walk 3 Ashton Street 1 Aspen Way 3 Aste Street 1 Aston Street 6 Athol Square 1 Augusta Street 1 Baffin Way 1 Balladier Walk 4 Balmore Close 1 Baltimore Wharf 14 Bank Street 16

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