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Location in Greater LondonBow sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bow
Bow is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the E3 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Mile End and Bromley.
Around 68,006 people live in Bow, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bow sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bow
Bow is served by 909 schools. Childrens House Nursery School, Wellington Primary School and East London Arts & Music are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bow
Property prices average £575K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £425K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bow
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bow, with 1109 incidents logged in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bow
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bow is among the more deprived areas nationally. 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
There are 201 GP surgeries within three miles of Bow, the nearest being Harley Grove Medical Ctr. (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Bow
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Property Prices 6,638 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the E3 postcode area.
Household Income in Bow ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bow is approximately £68,766 a year before tax, 24% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,689. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £51,689.
Businesses in Bow ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,165 active businesses based in Bow, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 23 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bow IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bow as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.
Crime in Bow 4,650 crimes · May 2026
Reported crime in Bow is above the national average when measured per capita. Anti-social behaviour 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
Of the 26,306 households in and around Bow, 29% are owned, 41% are socially rented and 31% 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.