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About

Leamouth occupies a narrow peninsula where the River Lea meets the Thames, creating a distinct industrial and post-industrial landscape. The area is defined by waterways, with the Limehouse Cut canal running through its centre and the surrounding land largely given over to modern residential developments and commercial yards. Its geography feels removed from the surrounding borough, accessed by a limited number of roads and bridges crossing the Lea.

A prominent feature is the vast former dock basin, now a tranquil marina filled with houseboats, surrounded by new apartment complexes. The area's history is physically present in converted warehouses and the stark, functional architecture of remaining industrial works. The open skyline and proximity to the water create a particular atmosphere, distinct from the denser neighbourhoods just inland.

Area overview

On average Leamouth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leamouth is £101,993 per year. There are 1 schools in Leamouth: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Leamouth is home to around 5,893 people, with a population density of about 15,118.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Leamouth Population
5,893
Population density
15,118 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.42(-25%)
Vehicle crime
17.65(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.76(-45%)
Drugs
8.99(+45%)
Other theft
8.31(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
1,320
22.4%
British
1,081
18.35%
Bangladeshi
1,014
17.21%
Chinese
585
9.93%
Indian
510
8.66%
Total population: 5,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,689
70.45%
Level 3 (A level)
567
10.83%
No qualifications
321
6.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
251
4.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
172
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,791
61.38%
Owns with a mortgage
408
13.98%
Other social rented
288
9.87%
Owns outright
206
7.06%
Other forms of private rent
84
2.88%
Total households: 2,918

Property prices in Leamouth

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Leamouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leamouth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leamouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats91£430,000£7,455
Terraced1£970,500£6,932

10 years median price trend in Leamouth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leamouth.

All postcodes in Leamouth

E140TP

City Island Way

E149PF

Fairmont Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.