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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

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
£1,350,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

Steward Street, London, E1
Offers in excess of £550,000

Steward Street, London, E1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£2,850,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1
£545,000

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

Timbrell Place, London, SE16
£550,000

Timbrell Place, London, SE16

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£835,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£1,950,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

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

Knot House, London, SE1

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,500,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£1,350,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

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

New Archers Court, London, SE16

China Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in the region of £795,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

China Wharf, London, SE1
£1,150,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

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

Merchant Court, London, E1W

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

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Devon Mansions, London, SE1
£495,000

Devon Mansions, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
£800,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

Hermitage Court, London, E1W
£995,000

Hermitage Court, London, E1W

Thames Heights, London, SE1
£485,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
£525,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

Alaska Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £795,000

Alaska Building, London, SE1

Hardinge Street, London, E1
£450,000

Hardinge Street, London, E1

Riverside Mansions, London, E1W
£575,000

Riverside Mansions, London, E1W

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£850,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£875,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Burr Close, London, E1W
£500,000

Burr Close, London, E1W

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,300,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

The Triangle, London, SE1
£700,000

The Triangle, London, SE1

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1
£775,000

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1

Compass Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £1,000,000

Compass Court, London, SE1

The Circle, London, SE1
£550,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
£1,200,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Hays Court, London, SE16
£1,750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £800,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Meridian Court, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £425,000

Meridian Court, London, SE16

Boss House, London, SE1
£850,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£765,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Balmoral House, London, SE1
£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

Gun Wharf, London, E1W
£650,000

Gun Wharf, London, E1W

Providence Square, London, SE1
£850,000

Providence Square, London, SE1

Pan Peninsula, Pan Peninsula Square, London, E14
£337,500

Pan Peninsula, Pan Peninsula Square, London, E14

Boss House, London, SE1
£795,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
£1,250,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Haven Way, London, SE1
Guide Price £385,000

Haven Way, London, SE1

West India Quay, London, E14
£850,000

West India Quay, London, E14

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

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
£995,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W
£850,000

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W

Dovecote House, London, SE16
£550,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £625,000

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,295,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16
£775,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W
£1,500,000

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £2,000,000

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Knot House, London, SE1
£475,000

Knot House, London, SE1

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

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

Granary House, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £700,000

Granary House, London, SE16

Boss House, London, SE1
£735,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Ability Place, London, E14
Guide Price £400,000

Ability Place, London, E14

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W
Guide Price £900,000

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£690,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Property to rent in Limehouse

St Thomas Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W
£625 per week

St Thomas Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£762 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Boss House, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£635 per week

Boss House, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Queen Elizabeth Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£462 per week

Queen Elizabeth Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Halcyon Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W
£675 per week

Halcyon Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W

Mill Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£785 per week

Mill Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Wapping High Street, West Wapping , London, E1W
£595 per week

Wapping High Street, West Wapping , London, E1W

Three Oak Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£600 per week

Three Oak Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W
£800 per week

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£854 per week

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Boss Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£588 per week

Boss Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£554 per week

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£785 per week

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£450 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
£1,650 per week

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16