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About

Limehouse is a ward in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. The area has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with historic docks and modern developments. Narrow Street, a key thoroughfare, runs parallel to the river and features a blend of old warehouses and newer housing. Limehouse Basin, a former dock, is now a marina surrounded by apartments and green spaces.

The ward has strong transport links, including the DLR at Limehouse station, providing easy access to central London. The area retains traces of its maritime past, with landmarks like the Grapes pub, which dates back to the 16th century. Local amenities include schools, shops, and restaurants, catering to a diverse population. The Regent's Canal also runs through Limehouse, offering walking and cycling routes.

Area overview

On average Limehouse has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Limehouse is £68,273 per year. There are 1 schools in Limehouse: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
155
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Limehouse Population
6,553
Population density
16,863.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,972
30.11%
Other White
1,526
23.3%
Bangladeshi
1,193
18.21%
Indian
292
4.46%
African
280
4.27%
Total population: 6,550

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,234
42.16%
Owns with a mortgage
630
21.52%
Owns outright
342
11.68%
Social rents from council
308
10.52%
Other social rented
269
9.19%
Total households: 2,927

Property prices in Limehouse

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £506,000 in Limehouse 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats89£505,000
Semi-Detached1£1,055,000
Terraced5£1,165,000

10 years median price trend in Limehouse

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

Data Sources

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