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Limehouse East

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About

Limehouse East is a residential and commercial area in Tower Hamlets, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. The area features a mix of modern apartment buildings and historic warehouses, reflecting its industrial past. Narrow streets and canals, such as Limehouse Cut, add to the area’s character, with waterways connecting to the Thames. Green spaces like Ropemakers Fields provide small pockets of recreation.

The area has a strong maritime history, with former docks and shipyards now repurposed for housing and offices. Local amenities include independent cafes, pubs, and convenience stores, catering to residents and workers. Transport links include the DLR at Limehouse station, providing access to central London and Canary Wharf. The Thames Path runs through the area, offering riverside walks with views of the city skyline.

Area overview

On average Limehouse East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Limehouse East is £68,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Limehouse East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Limehouse East Population
9,591
Population density
19,686 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,005
31.32%
British
2,312
24.1%
Other White
1,759
18.33%
African
459
4.78%
Indian
308
3.21%
Total population: 9,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,493
39.04%
Owns with a mortgage
699
18.28%
Social rents from council
699
18.28%
Other social rented
433
11.32%
Owns outright
315
8.24%
Total households: 3,824

Property prices in Limehouse East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £456,500 in Limehouse East area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £2,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Limehouse East in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Limehouse East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats77£450,000
Semi-Detached1£1,055,000
Terraced6£1,112,500

10 years median price trend in Limehouse East

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

All postcodes in Limehouse East

E147JN

Basin Approach

E147LH

Commercial Road

E148AU

Milligan Street

E148BN

Limehouse Causeway

E148EH

Narrow Street

E148HH

Bate Street

E147HZ

Mill Place

E147JW

Newell Street

E147UE

Limehouse East

E148AT

Milligan Street

E147FF

Tivoli Way

E147HY

Island Row

E147QA

Commercial Road

E148AJ

Three Colt Street

E147FQ

Mill Place

E147GB

St Anne's Row

E148QN

Limehouse Causeway

E147GG

Commercial Road

E147GU

Tivoli Way

E147PG

Salmon Lane

E148BA

Grenade Street

E148BQ

Limehouse East

E147GE

St Anne's Row

E147GT

Basin Approach

E147LG

Commercial Road

E148HP

Pennyfields

E147GH

Commercial Road

E147PH

Salmon Lane

E148AE

Stocks Place

E148BB

Barleycorn Way

E148AZ

Three Colt Street

E147HS

Commercial Road

E147TH

Carbis Road

E147UF

Limehouse East

E147DD

Southwater Close

E147JA

Basin Approach

E147JS

Basin Approach

E148AD

Limehouse Causeway

E148AH

Three Colt Street

E148AY

Three Colt Street

E148HD

Beccles Street

E147GN

Limehouse East

E147HH

Limehouse East

E148AP

Limehouse Causeway

E148BF

Narrow Street

E148EJ

Narrow Street

E148HU

Newell Street

E147DA

Tivoli Way

E147DQ

Canton Street

E147PQ

Commercial Road

E148BD

Narrow Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.