Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Bow, East London

Property to rent in Bow

The vibrant Bow area of East London, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in E3 has traditionally been one of industry, trade, transport and commerce. During the last ten years an intense rebuilding and redevelopment programme has altered the face of the East End, and investment in the area is still growing, which will have an impact on property prices in the future; currently making it an ideal area for first-time buyers, or those wishing to purchase property for investment purposes. People interested in property to rent in Bow will discover the area offers a diverse variety of properties, including Victorian and Georgian houses in conservation areas (Victoria Park, Ropery Street, Tredegar Square), riverside developments, as well as new state of the art developments of apartments, such as the Bow Quarter Development, which is on the site of the old Bryant & May match factory, where, on site there is a convenience store, leisure centre, bar and restaurant.

Amenities for properties in Bow

Whether you enjoy shopping for bargains in markets or for the latest fashion in designer shops, you will find both, and more in Bow. There is an abundance of local shops, Roman Road market (open every Saturday from 8am-6pm) is close-by, and in Bow Wharf there is a good selection of boutiques, restaurants, wine bars, cafés, Jongleurs Comedy Club and a Fitness First gym. There are also local supermarkets, two hospitals and a library. People searching for flats to rent in Bow who enjoy the outdoors can enjoy Victoria Park, with its lakes and canal, or take a stroll along the historic towpaths by the canal and the River Lea. Many residents enjoy the convenience of shopping at nearby Canary Wharf where you will find all the major high street names (including Waitrose), as well as restaurants and wine bars.

Transport for Bow

Residents of Bow benefit from good transport links to the city, with both London Underground and Docklands Light Railway stations within walking distance from the town centre. Bow Road tube station on Mile End Road is on the District and Hammersmith and City London Underground lines, and Mile End tube station is on the Central Line. Bow Church, located close to Bow Road tube station, is a station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with quick links to Canary Wharf, Greenwich, Lewisham and Stratford. Further south, there is Bromley-by-Bow tube station on the District and Hammersmith and City London Underground lines. Bow also has good bus links with Bethnal Green and Stratford.

Surrounding areas

If you are considering Bow property you might like to consider extending your search and register with estate agents in Bethnal Green, South Hackney and Stepney.