Beale Place Bow, Tower Hamlets
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (E3), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22700136.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £447,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (A: 16, B: 4, C: 3, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 4% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Selwyn Green, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Stephens Health Centre, about 110 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 614 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £447,500 | £447,500 | £447,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2018 | FLAT 2, EMERALD COURT, 3 E3 5LL | Flat or maisonette | £447,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2016 | FLAT 2, EMERALD COURT, 3 E3 5LL | Flat or maisonette | £395,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (18); Maisonette (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2009 (16); 2007-2011 (2); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 5, Beale Place
- 7, Beale Place
- 9, Beale Place
- 11, Beale Place
- 13, Beale Place
- Flat 1 Emerald Court, 3, Beale Place
- Flat 1 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 2 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 3 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 3, Emerald Court, 3 Beale Place
- Flat 4 Emerald Court, 3, Beale Place
- Flat 5 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 6 Emerald Court, 3, Beale Place
- Flat 6 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 7 Emerald Court, 3, Beale Place
- Flat 7 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 8 Emerald Court, 3, Beale Place
- Flat 8 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
- Flat 9 John Bond Court, 15, Beale Place
Council tax
What each band costs in Tower Hamlets in 2026-27: Band D £1,838 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,225 | £1,429 | £1,634 | £1,838 | £2,246 | £2,655 | £3,063 | £3,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 1,190 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 5LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 5LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 5LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 5LL | 100% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hackney Wick 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Homerton 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Cambridge Heath 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bow Road Underground Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Mile End Underground Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford Road (E3) Old Ford | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Parking Near London Stadium | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 31 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.6 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Stephens Health Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sinclairs | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest M C Lewis & Associates LTD | 100 m |
| Hospital | Mile End Hospital Cdc | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Selwyn Green 1,860 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 87 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Bromley Recreation Ground 5,140 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,670 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 109 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane, a scheduled monument, 350 m north-west. 83 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 350 m north-west |
| Three Colts Bridge at Tq 364837 | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north-west |
| Parnell Road Bridge at Tq 367 840 | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Parnell Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| 26, Tredegar Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Channel | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Limehouse Cut | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tower Hamlets: see them on the Tower Hamlets page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 300 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Olga Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Central Foundation Girls' School | Secondary | 11–19 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lauriston School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Childrens House Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary Academy E3 5LD | School/college/university | 20 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Relaks Radio Cafe E3 5EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Sweet Treats E3 5EL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Subhan Poultry E3 5EL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2023 |
| Sinclair Pharmacy E3 5EL | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| City View Hotel Restaurant E3 5EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Mono London E3 5EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Ahmed Grocery E3 5EL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Sobgi Hut Ltd E3 5EL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Subway E3 5EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| St Pauls Cafe E3 5JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Fiesta E3 5ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Alom Cash & Carry E3 5ES | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Mikails E3 5ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Roman Fruit & Veg E3 5ES | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 |
| Public order | 59 |
| Other theft | 48 |
| Drugs | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Burglary | 35 |
| Bicycle theft | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Libra Road (120); On or near Ewart Place (53); On or near Anglo Road (46); On or near Sutherland Road (38); On or near Parking Area (31).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Akdeniz Artisan Bakery (retailers - other, E3 2RW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Vicolo Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E3 5LU) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Mae & Harvey (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E3 5LU) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wright's Road · Basilica Place · Allen Road · Allen Road · Alma Terrace · Gladstone Place · William Place · Libra Road · Vernon Road · Guglielmo Marconi Mews · Centurion Lane · Alice Lane
All the streets in E3 and across Tower Hamlets.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.