Our area guide to Bow gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
E3
Bow Area Overview
Bow has reinvented itself to attract middle class professionals from the nearby City and Docklands development.
Bow Property Types & Architecture
Council tower blocks can still be seen on the skyline but this is offset by the attractive two and three storey Victorian terraces in the roads north of Bow. Tredegar Square is edged by Georgian brick an stucco terraces and the area around Victoria Park and the new Mile End Park prove very popular.
It is still possible to pick up a bargain of an ex council property or a new apartment in the 700 plus Bow Quarter development.
Bow Shopping & Entertainment
Roman Road is the main shopping area with the famous market. Also the recently opened Bow Wharf on Grove Road and there is a Tesco superstore by the Bow Flyover.
This area is not known for its night life, but a few pubs and restaurants can be found. However the Docklands is within easy reach.
Bow Parks & Commons
Victoria Park is just to the north and Mile End Park in the west boasts many sporting facilities
Bow Who lives here?
First time buyers, city professionals and local families.
Guide to Bow transport links:
Tubes
- Bow Road (District Line) (Zone 2)
- Bromley-by-Bow (Zone 3, Zone 2)
- Mile End (Central Line) (Zone 2)
- Mile End (Zone 2)
DLR Stations
- Bow Church (Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 2)
- Devons Road (Zone 2)
Bow Local Authorities:
Bow
is is represented by
Newham Council, Tower Hamlets Counci.
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Bow Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Bow area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Newham |
£775 |
£904 |
£1,033 |
£1,163 |
£1,421 |
£1,679 |
£1,938 |
£2,325 |
| Tower Hamlets |
£724 |
£845 |
£965 |
£1,086 |
£1,327 |
£1,569 |
£1,810 |
£2,172 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Bow & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Bow fall under the Tower Hamlets Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Bow by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Bow:
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