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E14 7JG

Basin Approach

Limehouse

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Detailed insights for E14 7JG

Overview

Postcode E14 7JG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 16 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
3.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from E14 7JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Limehouse East near E14 7JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 7JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.4 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.7 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 7JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.1 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields
0.5 miSt. Dunstans ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St. Dunstans Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
589
Population density
47,500 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

Other White
231
39.29%
British
184
31.29%
African
62
10.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
9.69%
Indian
17
2.89%
Total population: 588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
379
66.14%
Level 3 (A level)
101
17.63%
No qualifications
40
6.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
4.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
2.79%
Total 16+ residents: 573

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
112
72.73%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.29%
Owns outright
9
5.84%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.25%
Other social rented
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

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 7JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 7JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025151, Basin Approach, London, E14 7JGFlatsLeasehold£675,000
19 Aug 2025154, Basin Approach, London, E14 7JGFlatsLeasehold£700,000
31 Mar 2025152, Basin Approach, London, E14 7JGFlatsLeasehold£505,000
27 Mar 2025137, Basin Approach, London, E14 7JGFlatsLeasehold£467,500
01 Jun 202670, Basin Approach, London, E14 7JBFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the E14 7JG postcode area, located within Limehouse East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 7JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySir William Burrough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableStephen Hawking SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryStepney Greencoat Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 7JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 7JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBangla Bazar Cash & Carry130-132 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PQWalking directions to Bangla Bazar Cash & Carry
0.1 miLocal Food Store128 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PQWalking directions to Local Food Store
0.1 miD.M. News124 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PQWalking directions to D.M. News
0.1 miLocksley Halal Grocers137 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PGWalking directions to Locksley Halal Grocers
0.2 miRiverside Store50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BPWalking directions to Riverside Store

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E14 7JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Edgar

Limehouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
WardLimehouseE05009326
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Limehouse EastE02000886
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 023FE01035691
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2003-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 7JG

Is E14 7JG (Limehouse East) safe?

The area around E14 7JG records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near E14 7JG?

The median sale price around E14 7JG in Limehouse East is £520,000 (about £615 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 7JG?

There are 20 schools close to E14 7JG, including Sir William Burrough Primary School (Requires improvement), Stephen Hawking School (Outstanding) and Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 7JG?

The closest station to E14 7JG is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 402 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E14 7JG?

E14 7JG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,009 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 7JG (Limehouse East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 7JG is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Edgar (Labour and Co-operative Party).