My Chase Evans
Bromley-by-Bow and Bow, E3
Bromley-by-Bow and Bow form a large east London district, in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. With a wide range of residential properties, impressive heritage, and excellent transport links, the area is a very popular London destination.
Set along canals and large parks, the district has the River Lea, Stratford and the Queen Elizabeth Park to the east boundary. Along the west border are Mile End Park and Regent’s Canal, and Hertford Union Canal and Victoria Park form the north border. The Limehouse Cut Canal marks the southern boundary of and links the area to the Limehouse Basin and Canary Wharf.
Bromley-by-Bow and Bow offer a mix of the traditional East End village charm and the modern, contemporary London living. The most attractive Victorian village setting within the district is in the Driffield Road Conservation Area with small traditional shops and a long-established market on buzzy Roman Road.
The whole district it now highly rated as an attractive urban area offering a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle than the West End or Canary Wharf. Conveniently located to both, the City and Canary Wharf, it attracts families and young professionals.
History
Bromley-by-Bow and Bow area was first inhabited by Romans who built the historic Roman Road which connects Aldgate to Colchester Harbour on the Essex coast. The district expanded during the early 19th century with the rapid London population growth and the opening of the Hertford Union Canal (1830) and Victoria Park (1840s).
First substantial houses in Bromley-by-Bow and Bow were Victorian terraces built along Victoria Park for wealthy artisans and city clerks. The best surviving two and three storey Victorian houses are part of Driffield Road Conservation Area which is the most-sought-after residential neighbourhood in the district. Located close to Mile End Park are the attractive houses and terraces of Kenilworth, Vivian, Zealand, Ellesmere, Hewlett Roads and Chisenhale Road.
Examples of recently built, contemporary, residential-led developments are Seven Seas Gardens close to Devons Road DLR station, and St. Andrews which is located next to Bromley-by-Bow Underground station.
The next big investment in the district’s residential developments is within a regeneration project planned for the Bromley-by-Bow sub area which covers the southern end of the Lower Lee Valley and is shared with the neighbouring borough of Newham. The scheme will provide a new town centre with additional infrastructure that will support the district’s growing population and improve connectivity with the neighbouring Stratford
.
Culture and entertainment
Bromley-by-Bow and Bow area has a long history of supporting social enterprise and is home to several creative centres. The artistic heart of the district is on Chisenhale Road with a large creative hub incorporating Chisenhale Gallery, Dance Space and Art Studios. Set behind the Hertford Union Canal, this vibrant art venue offers varied art programmes and activities. The original Chisenhale Works was built in 1942-1943 as a manufacturing plant for Spitfire propellers.
Bromley-by-Bow Centre on Bruce Road is a community regeneration organisation, a charity engaging residents through ‘a variety of integrated projects linking health with education and enterprise’. Bow Arts is an arts and education charity and social enterprise with studios and gallery space in a former 19th century convent building. It is located next to Deko Stained Glass art and conservation studio and close to Bow Road and Bow Church stations. Overlooking the River Lea is the Three Mills Park, a popular East End event and media production complex occupying one of Britain’s oldest and largest mills dating back to late 1700s.
Roman Road Market is a traditional East End street market established in late 19th century. It runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday.
Bow’s main shopping area is along Roman Road which has a variety of small shops, cafes, and restaurants, with new additions such as Mae + Harvey — a local favourite for special events and home-made fresh food served all day long.
New Homes and developments:
Fish island
The Exchange, 5 Yeo Street E3
Imperial Street, Leaside Lock Development
Bow River Village
Three Waters
Seven Seas Gardens
Caspian Wharf
Ballinger Point
Anderson Square
Cardigan Road
Council: Tower Hamlets
For the current council tax rates CLICK HERE
Transport (Zone 2):
Area’s main Underground and DLR stations are set along the A11 road which connects Stratford with Whitechapel and the City.
Bromley-by-Bow, Bow and Mile End Underground stations serve Metropolitan & City and District line trains for journeys to the City, Farringdon, King’s Cross, Westminster, Wimbledon, Richmond, Barking and Stratford.
Bow Church and Devons Road DLR stations provide links to Stratford and Canary Wharf.
Busses:
25 to Holborn and Ilford
425 to Clapton and Ilford
205 to Paddington and Bow Church Station
323 To Mile End and Canning Town Station
488 to Dalston Junction and Bromley-by-Bow
CLICK HERE to view properties for sale in Bromley-by-Bow
CLICK HERE to view properties to rent in Bromley-by-Bow and Bow
CLICK HERE to get your Bromley-by-Bow and Bow property valued.