Postcode E14 8DW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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.
The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from E14 8DW.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E14 8DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Limehouse | C2C, DLR | Walking directions to Limehouse |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ropemakers Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ropemakers Fields |
| 0.3 mi | King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore | Small | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Limehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,527 up to £2,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,055,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,060,000 |
10 year median price trend in Limehouse
In the E14 8DW postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grocery Station | 242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JE | Walking directions to Grocery Station |
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Store | 50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP | Walking directions to Riverside Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 657 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 603 Commercial Road, London, E1 0NE | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 599-601 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E14 8DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Edgar
Limehouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Apsana Begum
Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.