21,988 people · median £437,000 · Tower Hamlets
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Bow is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 21,988. The median property price stands at £437,000, with 382 sales in the past 12 months and prices at £5,282 per square metre. Flats dominate the market at 312 sales with a median of £407,250.
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The area is relatively deprived, with about 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived than Bow. The median age is 33.7 years, with 45.1 percent of residents aged 25 to 44. Housing is predominantly rented: 39.8 percent social rented and 32.2 percent private rented, with only 25.1 percent owner-occupied. The population is ethnically diverse, with 48.6 percent White, 33.1 percent Asian, and 8.6 percent Black residents. Educational attainment is relatively high, with 50.2 percent of residents qualified to level 4 or above. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 22.4 micrograms per cubic metre and moderate particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.1 percent superfast coverage. Council tax band D is £1,837.78 annually.
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