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.
On average Limehouse East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 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.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £463,750 in Limehouse East area, with individual transactions ranging from £267,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 78 | £457,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £1,077,500 |
10 years price trend in Limehouse East
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Basin Approach
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Commercial Road
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Milligan Street
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Limehouse Causeway
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Narrow Street
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Bate Street
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Mill Place
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Newell Street
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Limehouse East
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Milligan Street
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Tivoli Way
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Island Row
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Commercial Road
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Three Colt Street
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Mill Place
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St Anne's Row
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Limehouse Causeway
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Commercial Road
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Tivoli Way
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Salmon Lane
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Grenade Street
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Limehouse East
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St Anne's Row
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Commercial Road
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Pennyfields
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Commercial Road
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Salmon Lane
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Stocks Place
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Barleycorn Way
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Three Colt Street
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Commercial Road
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Carbis Road
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Limehouse East
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Southwater Close
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Basin Approach
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Limehouse Causeway
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Three Colt Street
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Three Colt Street
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Beccles Street
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Limehouse East
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Limehouse Causeway
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Narrow Street
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Narrow Street
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Newell Street
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Tivoli Way
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Canton Street
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Commercial Road
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Narrow Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.