Limehouse

Population

82,542

Crime per 1,000 residents

958

Schools

4

Parks

46

Stations

13

GP practices

15

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Limehouse is an East London riverside and docklands area between Wapping, Canary Wharf and Stepney. It offers DLR links, marina views and historic streets.

Vibe and lifestyle

Quiet, waterside and well-connected with a mix of apartments and period homes. Popular with professionals and commuters working in the City or Canary Wharf.

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Safety and crime trends

79,007 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Anti Social Behaviour (21,010) Violent Crime (18,615) Other Theft (6,744) Shoplifting (5,790) Vehicle Crime (5,098)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 4 schools (4 primary, 0 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 15 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Outstanding: 3Not Inspected: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 82,542 across 34,296 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £566,735, based on 3,353 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 13 supermarkets, 13 transport stations, 46 parks and 20 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 8 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.