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E14 8RX

Limehouse

Tower Hamlets

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Overview

Postcode E14 8RX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 Westferry, about 0.1 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Limehouse East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Limehouse East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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 172 ft away from E14 8RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Limehouse East near E14 8RX 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 Westferry located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 8RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.3 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay
0.5 mi

2

Heron Quays

DLR

Walking directions to Heron Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 8RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBartlett ParkMediumWalking directions to Bartlett Park
0.5 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.2 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
8,089.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.09(+46%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.63(-5%)
Drugs
17.65(+185%)
Other theft
12.61(+10%)
Public order
11.35(+68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
120
33.61%
British
71
19.89%
Bangladeshi
48
13.45%
Indian
22
6.16%
Chinese
19
5.32%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
216
65.06%
Level 3 (A level)
36
10.84%
No qualifications
25
7.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
5.72%
Other
18
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
55.81%
Owns with a mortgage
29
16.86%
Other social rented
13
7.56%
Owns outright
11
6.4%
Shared ownership
10
5.81%
Total households: 172

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 8RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 8RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 35, Grenada House, Limehouse Causeway, London, E14 8ADFlatsLeasehold£300,000
21 Nov 202533, Milligan Street, London, E14 8ATTerracedFreehold£750,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 7, Trinidad House, Gill Street, London, E14 8AFFlatsLeasehold£165,085
09 Apr 2025Flat 8, Garland Court, 1, Premiere Place, London, E14 8SAFlatsLeasehold£380,000
31 Mar 202562, Milligan Street, London, E14 8AUFlatsLeasehold£427,000

Schools

In the E14 8RX postcode area, located within Limehouse East, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 8RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCyril Jackson Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMayflower Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 8RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFoody Bear Minimart139 Three Colt Street, London, E14 8APWalking directions to Foody Bear Minimart
0.1 miJalalabad Superstore303 Stocks Place, London, E14 8AEWalking directions to Jalalabad Superstore
0.2 miWest India Store7 West India Dock Road, London, E14 8EZWalking directions to West India Store
0.2 miAll Seasons Food & Wine799-801 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HGWalking directions to All Seasons Food & Wine
0.2 miHot News14 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AEWalking directions to Hot News

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 8RX, 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 023CE01004255
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 8RX

Is E14 8RX (Limehouse East) safe?

The area around E14 8RX records about 112 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 8RX?

The median sale price around E14 8RX 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 8RX?

There are 20 schools close to E14 8RX, including Cyril Jackson Primary School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mayflower Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 8RX?

The closest station to E14 8RX is Westferry in TfL zone 2, about 125 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 8RX?

E14 8RX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 8RX (Limehouse East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 8RX 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).