Lansbury ward is located in the eastern part of Tower Hamlets, near Poplar and Limehouse. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of social housing and private developments. It is named after George Lansbury, a prominent Labour Party leader and social reformer. The ward includes parts of the Chrisp Street Market area, one of the first purpose-built pedestrian shopping zones in the UK.
Transport links in Lansbury ward are convenient, with All Saints DLR station providing access to central London and Canary Wharf. The area has several green spaces, including Bartlett Park, which offers recreational facilities. Local schools and community centers serve the predominantly working-class population. The ward has seen gradual redevelopment, blending post-war housing with newer builds.
On average Lansbury has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lansbury is £48,470 per year. There are 7 schools in Lansbury: 6 primary (6 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Lansbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,600 up to £1,030,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 90 | £443,375 |
| Terraced | 5 | £585,000 |
10 years price trend in Lansbury
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Leven Road
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Leven Road
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Poplar Leaside
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Athol Square
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Dewberry Street
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Brion Place
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Poplar Leaside
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Brabazon Street
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Rigden Street
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Cordelia Street
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Poplar West
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Carmen Street
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Carron Close
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Morris Road
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Teviot Street
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Chrisp Street
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Bazely Street
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Fortrose Close
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Grundy Street
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Broomfield Street
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Poplar West
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Brushwood Close
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Findhorn Street
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Celtic Street
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Morris Road
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Grundy Street
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Broomfield Street
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Chrisp Street
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Bright Street
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Teviot Street
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Barchester Street
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Irvine Close
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Dee Street
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Cotton Street
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New Village Avenue
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Cotton Street
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Dee Street
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Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
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Passfield Drive
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Kerbey Street
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Cordelia Street
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Godalming Road
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Ricardo Street
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Barchester Street
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Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
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Lanrick Road
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New Village Avenue
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Giraud Street
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Brownfield Street
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Poplar Leaside
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Bright Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.