About Bow
Bow is located in East London within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is a fairly residential area and is reasonably close to Charing Cross. Bow is otherwise known as Stratford-at-Bow which relates to the bowed bridge built in the 12th century.
Renowned parks such as Victoria Park and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are based in Bow, making it ideal for people who enjoy running or walking in green spaces.
The entire area of Bow went through extensive urban regeneration in 2012 when the Olympic Games were held in Stratford. This included the improvement and replacement of council homes.
A trust known as Roman Road Community Land Trust exists in Bow to help people find affordable housing and offer an alternative solution to residents who are being forced to relocate due to elevated property prices.
Local Tips
If you are a fan of history, the portal museum is located near Bow which consists of various indoor galleries and museums. Likewise, if you fancy something fun and active, you can check out the St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail and Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets.
Travel Links In Bow
Bow road tube station is very interconnected with access to the District and Hammersmith and City lines. There is also Mile End tube station where you can use Docklands Light Railway and District lines to reach your destination.
Meet the Team
Nick is the co-founder and owner of Elliot Leigh Estate Agents. He has experience in the housing market for 20 years, across East London. His understanding of property valuation gave him the confidence to set up Elliot Leigh. His thorough knowledge of the Bow area makes him the perfect estate agent to help you sell your property for the best price.
Sam Smith works alongside Nick, Sam is a disciplined individual who played for Tottenham Hotspur from the age of 7 - 18, before becoming a property agent. He has an outstanding knowledge of East London and property valuation.