St. Gabriels Close Bow Common, Tower Hamlets
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (E14), about 90 m long. USRN 22702443.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 7).
- 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 B; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Bartlett Park (4.6 hectares) is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Chrisp Street Hth Ctr, about 330 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 522 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (14). Built: 2003-2006 (12); 1996-2002 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 B (62% of about 530 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Glaucus Street/Violet Road, permissioned (320 m)
- Chrisp Street Town Centre, pending decision (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Chrisp Street Town Centre, pending decision (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Ailsa Street, pending decision (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Ailsa Street, pending decision (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 42-44 Thomas Road, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Bow Common Gas Works, pending decision (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Bow Common Gas Works, pending decision (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 6RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E14 6RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canary Wharf 16 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Limehouse 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| West Ham 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Langdon Park DLR Station | 250 m |
| Devons Road DLR Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) | |
| All Saints DLR Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fawe Street Bow Common | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Canada Square Parking | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 31.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chrisp Street Hth Ctr | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lansbury Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poplar Dental & Medical Clinic | 90 m |
| Hospital | Mile End Hospital Cdc | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bartlett Park 4.6 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Bromley Recreation Ground 5,140 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Reeves Road Allotments 3,270 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 21 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromley Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Widow's Son Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Balfron Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church (formerly Trinity Methodist Church), including attached hall, church rooms, residential accommodation and walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limehouse Cut | Tidal water | 250 m west |
| Bow Creek | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| North Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Cuckold's Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 15 | 15 |
8 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Manorfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langdon Park Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | Report card (Apr 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Clara Grant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Paul's Way Trust School | All-through | 4–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marner Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denni's Off-Licence E14 6BL | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| St Saviours School Catering E14 6BB | School/college/university | 80 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Lions Express E14 6NX | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Alan's Fish Bar E14 6BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Ivy's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Mr Ashraf Ali E14 6NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Jingle Jungle Nursery E14 6BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| VNS Poplar Ltd E14 6BA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Kasey's Chicken 4 E14 6BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco E3 3QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Little Genius Day Nursery E14 6UE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Buffalo E14 6NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Bagel Eats E14 6NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Saffi Caffe E3 3FW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Manorfields Primary School Kitchen E14 6QD | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 46 |
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Drugs | 31 |
| Other theft | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yeo Street (123); On or near Rifle Street (49); On or near Brabazon Street (35); On or near Cording Street (33); On or near Fawe Street (32).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 68% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 31% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 38% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brabazon Street · Barchester Street · Fawe Street · Rifle Street · Balladier Walk · Chrisp Street · Hobday Street · Pioneer Close · Morris Road · Madeira Street · Cording Street · Chrisp Street
All the streets in E14 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.