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E14 7JU

Limehouse

Tower Hamlets

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Detailed insights for E14 7JU

Overview

Postcode E14 7JU is located in a major urban area, within the Limehouse ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from E14 7JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E14 7JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 7JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.5 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.8 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 7JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park
0.5 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.3 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
8,774.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.44(-24%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.36(-63%)
Other theft
5.3(-54%)
Burglary
4.54(-17%)
Theft from the person
2.27(-76%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
36.1%
Other White
85
27.16%
Chinese
24
7.67%
Bangladeshi
13
4.15%
Indian
13
4.15%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
208
75.91%
Level 3 (A level)
27
9.85%
No qualifications
20
7.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
2.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
2.92%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
43.14%
Owns with a mortgage
35
22.88%
Owns outright
26
16.99%
Other social rented
15
9.8%
Shared ownership
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

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 7JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 7JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 59, Medland House, 11, Branch Road, London, E14 7JTFlatsLeasehold£650,000
18 Sept 2025Flat 12, Medland House, 11, Branch Road, London, E14 7JTFlatsLeasehold£580,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 48, Medland House, 11, Branch Road, London, E14 7JTFlatsLeasehold£570,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 15, Medland House, 11, Branch Road, London, E14 7JTFlatsLeasehold£600,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 4, Medland House, 11, Branch Road, London, E14 7JTFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the E14 7JU postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 7JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableStephen Hawking SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySir William Burrough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCayley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 7JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGrocery Station242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JEWalking directions to Grocery Station
0.1 miTesco Express657 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAsda Express603 Commercial Road, London, E1 0NEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miRiverside Store50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BPWalking directions to Riverside Store
0.2 miNisa Local599-601 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 7JU, 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)Shadwell Basin & RatcliffeE02000888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 025EE01032768
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-09-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 7JU

Is E14 7JU (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) safe?

The area around E14 7JU records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7JU?

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

What schools are near E14 7JU?

There are 20 schools close to E14 7JU, including Stephen Hawking School (Outstanding), Sir William Burrough Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cayley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 7JU?

The closest station to E14 7JU is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 187 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E14 7JU?

E14 7JU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 7JU (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 7JU 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).