Property profile

40 Roy Square

Map showing 40 Roy Square, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£445,000

Flats sold in Limehouse

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Jul 2013
£390,000Change since last sale: +£55,000 (+14%)
Annualised change
+1.0% per yearTower Hamlets annualised change (flats) since 2013: +2.6% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £613 per sq ft
£700 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£87 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Limehouse
£500,000Estimate vs local median: −£55,000 (−11%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection03 Dec 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Jul 2013£390,000+30%
16 Oct 2007£300,000+175%
04 Aug 1997£109,000-

Local market

Property prices in Limehouse

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£615
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £668K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £615 per square foot) in Limehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,527 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Limehouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£791,000£800
Flats71£500,000£613

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Limehouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Limehouse.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£480,000£931,560
2017£545,000£837,500
2018£526,000£2,500,000
2019£560,000£1,227,500
2020£515,000£1,012,500
2021£500,498£650,000
2022£560,000£925,000
2023£561,250£1,240,000
2024£550,000£1,160,000
2025£495,000£1,060,000
2026£562,500£832,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Limehouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Limehouse.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£697£656
2017£748£666
2018£689£1,479
2019£710£774
2020£682£713
2021£650£733
2022£680£706
2023£780£758
2024£711£711
2025£636£741
2026£654£859
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Limehouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 8BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 8BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 2025Flat 35, Lamb Court, 69, Narrow Street, London, E14 8EJFlatsLeasehold£440,000
31 Mar 202520, Albert Mews, London, E14 8EHTerracedFreehold£1,060,000
23 May 2025Flat 6, Challenger House, 3, Victory Place, London, E14 8BJFlatsLeasehold£635,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 42, Papermill Wharf, 50, Narrow Street, London, E14 8BZFlatsLeasehold£545,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 9, Imperial House, 9, Victory Place, London, E14 8BQFlatsLeasehold£327,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Roy Square, London, LondonLeasehold58 m²£355,000 (2011)
2 Roy Square, LondonLeasehold62 m²£257,500 (2004)
4 Roy Square, LondonLeasehold64 m²£374,000 (2012)
7, Roy Square, LondonLeasehold53 m²£335,000 (2008)
8, Roy Square, LondonLeasehold54 m²£500,000 (2016)
9 Roy Square, LondonLeasehold55 m²£450,000 (2024)
10, Roy Square, LondonLeasehold62 m²£550,000 (2022)
11 Roy Square, London, LondonLeasehold56 m²£160,000 (2000)
12 Roy Square, London-62 m²-
13 The Watergarden, Roy Square, Narrow Street, LondonLeasehold45 m²£430,000 (2021)

Area insights for E14 8BY

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Overview

Postcode E14 8BY is located in a major urban area, within the Limehouse ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Limehouse East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Limehouse East is £78,997 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Brickfield Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Limehouse East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Limehouse East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Limehouse East is £78,997 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E14 8BY.

Flood risk

Very low

Limehouse East near E14 8BY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 8BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.4 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.6 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 8BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.1 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields
0.3 miSt James' GardensSmallWalking directions to St James' Gardens

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
28,181.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
75.88(+183%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.58(+34%)
Other theft
15.59(+36%)
Burglary
13.51(+147%)
Public order
11.43(+69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
36.41%
Other White
70
32.26%
Indian
16
7.37%
Chinese
12
5.53%
Irish
8
3.69%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
79.7%
Level 3 (A level)
11
5.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.55%
No qualifications
6
3.05%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
53.1%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.43%
Owns outright
8
7.08%
Other social rented
5
4.42%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the E14 8BY postcode area, located within Limehouse East, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 8BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCyril Jackson Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableStephen Hawking SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySir William Burrough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 8BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 8BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRiverside Store50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BPWalking directions to Riverside Store
0.3 miFoody Bear Minimart139 Three Colt Street, London, E14 8APWalking directions to Foody Bear Minimart
0.3 miTesco Express657 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBangla Bazar Cash & Carry130-132 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PQWalking directions to Bangla Bazar Cash & Carry
0.3 miLocal Food Store128 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PQWalking directions to Local Food Store