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Guide to living in Limehouse

Limehouse is favoured by professionals and families as a residential destination. With superb transport links to Canary Wharf and Central London, many are attracted to this location for its convenience. Additionally, quality local primary schools and a vibrant community make this area a fun place to live. 

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Limehouse basin

About Limehouse

Limehouse is in the borough of Tower Hamlets, northwest of Canary Wharf and near central London. Limehouse links directly with Wapping, close to the City. One of the area’s most distinctive features is the Limehouse Basin, a small lake fed by the Thames and home to the picturesque Limehouse Marina. 

Limehouse’s rich maritime history comes from its role as a significant port in the last century, and it was also the centre for shipbuilding and ropemaking in London. Narrow Street in Limehouse is still lined with Georgian townhouses and features The Grapes, a pub founded in 1583 and frequented by Charles Dickens. Parts of Limehouse retain this old-world charm, and affordable property can be found in pockets of Limehouse. 

Properties in Limehouse

Limehouse offers a variety of residential accommodations, from period townhouses to modern developments, usually under eight storeys high. The unique feature of Limehouse is the ability of buyers and tenants to acquire both modern and traditional accommodation, with views of the Thames, Limehouse Marina, and green spaces, all within the same area. 

Limehouse Marina

Living in Limehouse

Limehouse is a combination of historic East London charm and modern London. The area benefits from several main thoroughfares, including the A13 (Commercial Road) and links to the DLR via Westferry, Shadwell and Limehouse. Stepney Green and Mile End Tube stations connect to the District and Central lines. 

Limehouse has large open green spaces, including Stepney Green Park, Whitehorse Road Park, Kind Edward VII Memorial Park, St James’s Gardens and Ropemaker’s Fields. The high concentration of green areas means residents can access the outdoors despite being in a very urban setting. 

At the same time, those of a nautical persuasion have easy access to the Thames, Limehouse Marina, and London’s long canal networks via Regent’s Canal and the Limehouse Cut. 

Outdoor living and green space

Limehouse has some beautiful outdoor lifestyle prospects contributing to its uniquely tranquil feel. Limehouse Basin is a favourite spot among locals—perfect for a morning stroll and coffee canal-side. Alternatively, Mile End Park is a sprawling green space that locals and tourists love. 

Lifestyle and entertainment

When it concerns lifestyle and entertainment, Limehouse truly has something for everyone.  

For family friendly-friendly fun, Half Moon Theatre on White Horse Road is an east London institution putting on plays for all ages year-round, while Stepney City Farm provides a fantastic day out for animal lovers. 

Troxy is another favourite entertainment staple among the east London community. This Grade II listed art-deco music hall has hosted some of London’s best live music events, from Robbie Williams to London Grammar, Nick Cave, and Patti Smith.  

The restaurants in the area are world-class, including the likes of Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen, Kirvem, and local favourite, La Figa on Narrow Street.  

Living in Limehouse

How far is Limehouse from Canary Wharf? 
Under 20 minutes by foot, car, or public transport, getting to Canary Wharf from Limehouse is quick and easy. 

Are there good schools in the area? 
Yes. Limehouse and its surrounds are home to a variety of public and private schools, including Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School,  St Paul’s Way Secondary School, and Stephen Hawking School. 

What’s the average price of homes in Limehouse? 
As of late 2023, the average house price in Tower Hamlets, the borough where Limehouse is located, is £439,000, according to ONS. 

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Property for sale in Limehouse

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£2,650,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1
£600,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Globe Wharf, London, SE16
Guide Price £700,000

Globe Wharf, London, SE16

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1
£2,000,000

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1

Hays Court, London, SE16
£1,750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

China Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in the region of £750,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £1,250,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£795,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,750,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £2,100,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £900,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

New Archers Court, London, SE16
£1,395,000

New Archers Court, London, SE16

Boss House, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £750,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £700,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
£585,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£550,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Compass Court, London, SE1
£950,000

Compass Court, London, SE1

The Circle, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £500,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£765,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in the region of £915,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1
£500,000

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1
£514,500

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£700,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Cardamom Building, London, SE1
£1,100,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

The Watergarden, London, E14
£395,000

The Watergarden, London, E14

Ivory House, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £760,000

Ivory House, London, E1W

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,750,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

Luna House, London, SE16
£1,350,000

Luna House, London, SE16

Boss House, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £400,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Maltings Place, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £475,000

Maltings Place, London, SE1

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,450,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

Providence Square, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £800,000

Providence Square, London, SE1

Cardamom Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £600,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1
£1,025,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Timbrell Place, London, SE16
£485,000

Timbrell Place, London, SE16

Merchant Court, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Knot House, London, SE1
£450,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Tempus Wharf, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £800,000

Tempus Wharf, London, SE16

The Circle, London, SE1
£500,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1
£975,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Thames Heights, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £690,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16
£750,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£1,850,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Sanderling Lodge, London, E1W
Guide Price £1,315,000

Sanderling Lodge, London, E1W

Capstan Court, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £700,000

Capstan Court, London, E1W

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
£975,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Osprey Court, London, E1W
£1,600,000

Osprey Court, London, E1W

Knot House, London, SE1
£750,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Gun Wharf, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £600,000

Gun Wharf, London, E1W

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
£1,250,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Tower Bridge Wharf, London, E1W
£1,400,000

Tower Bridge Wharf, London, E1W

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £3,000,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £950,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£799,950

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,250,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
£525,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£800,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

The Circle, London, SE1
£520,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Balmoral House, London, SE1
£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

Steward Street, London, E1
Guide Price £500,000

Steward Street, London, E1

Park Vista Tower, London, E1W
£800,000

Park Vista Tower, London, E1W

Dovecote House, London, SE16
£535,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

West India Quay, London, E14
£850,000

West India Quay, London, E14

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W
£1,450,000

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W

Property to rent in Limehouse

The Triangle, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£635 per week

The Triangle, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Millennium Square, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£635 per week

Millennium Square, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

The Highway, Wapping, London, E1W
£600 per week

The Highway, Wapping, London, E1W

City Island Way, Canary Wharf, London, E14
£670 per week

City Island Way, Canary Wharf, London, E14

Admirals Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£715 per week

Admirals Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£415 per week

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16

157 City Island Way, Canary Wharf, London, E14
£508 per week

157 City Island Way, Canary Wharf, London, E14

The Highway, Limehouse, London, E1W
£635 per week

The Highway, Limehouse, London, E1W

Mill Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£727 per week

Mill Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W
£450 per week

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W

Brewery Square, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£750 per week

Brewery Square, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Spa Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16
£681 per week

Spa Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16

Wapping High Street, Wapping, London, E1W
£1,000 per week

Wapping High Street, Wapping, London, E1W

Torrington Place, Wapping, London, E1W
£750 per week

Torrington Place, Wapping, London, E1W

Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
£923 per week

Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16

Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London, E14
£775 per week

Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London, E14

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£796 per week

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1