Located between the City and Canary Wharf is an unexpected residential area. Benefiting from the riverfront and a mixture of lovely Georgian houses and modern developments, as well as its location, Limehouse is a hidden gem of London. The area has, like much of its surroundings, benefitted hugely from regeneration in recent years. It is a peaceful and affordable enclave, compared to neighbouring areas like Canary Wharf, and is favoured by bankers.
The area is dominated by professionals who work long hours in the City or Canary Wharf. People tend to move away when they want to start a family. There is, however, a good range of independent businesses in the area.
The 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate were both slightly higher than for London overall, but Limehouse is rated as having average crime by the Met police, as is the wider surrounding area. Crime increases around the City of London.
This is a fairly difficult and costly place to park a car. The rate of car ownership is fairly low here, at about 1 car for every 2 households. Road links include the A12 and the Blackwall Tunnel, but these are often plagued by congestion.
There are some excellent pubs, gastropubs, and restaurants around, but you'll have to travel a little for more exotic nightlife. Transport links to East End nightlife hotspots are good.
There is a slightly high percentage of children aged 0-15 living here, at over 20% - however, this is not an area where families typically choose to rent. Rather, the area attracts professional singles and couples who work in the City and Canary Wharf. Housing overwhelmingly consists of flats, rather than houses. However, wWith Mile End Park, the Regent's Canal, the Limehouse Cut, and the Thames - as well as numerous smaller parks - there is a considerable amount of open space in this area, and numerous leisure facilities. The area does have excellent schools.
With Mile End Park, the Regent's Canal, the Limehouse Cut, and the Thames - as well as numerous smaller parks - there is a considerable amount of open space in this area. However, the overwhelming majority of accommodation is flats, rather than houses, which tend to be less suitable for pets - especially dogs.
Limehouse station is in Zone 2 and served by the DLR, as well as trains to Fenchurch Street. Westferry is also on the DLR. Shadwell is on the DLR and the Overground. Stepney Green is nearby, and on the District and Hammersmith & City Lines, and Mile End is on the District, Hammersmith & City, and Central Lines. A high percentage of residents cycle to work.