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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% 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. On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Leamouth is home to around 5,893 people, with a population density of about 15,118 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.4%
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

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£677
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£368K – £568K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £677 per square foot) in Leamouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leamouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats95£430,000£677

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leamouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leamouth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537,000
2017£519,850£987,500
2018£460,000
2019£487,035£892,500
2020£524,700£950,000
2021£533,812
2022£510,925£1,490,000
2023£492,750£1,137,600
2024£471,000£1,070,000
2025£440,000£1,033,800
2026£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leamouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leamouth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£736
2017£745£670
2018£807
2019£869£634
2020£871£700
2021£862
2022£830£569
2023£775£661
2024£745£632
2025£710£633
2026£672
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leamouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.