Sitting in a tight hairpin meander of the Bow Creek stretch of the River Lea, Leamouth is an area across two peninsulas; one nicknamed Goodluck Hope and the other Orchard Place. Considered both part of Poplar and Canning Town, Leamouth has long been a bit of a ‘forgotten’ neighbourhood. However, a flood of new development work has seen it voted 'The Best New Place To Live' by city planners, and the rented homes in the area are nothing short of stunning. Leamouth was historically a wharf but is today a thriving residential and commercial neighbourhood. It’s perhaps most famous for its Container City work-living spaces, made of bright, colourful, repurposed shipping containers.

Flats & Apartments for Rent in Leamouth

There’s no shortage of apartments to rent in Leamouth, and all with a stunning river view; be it the Thames or the Lea, depending which way you’re facing. Offering a feeling of elevation above the busy city, Leamouth’s high-rise blocks of flats offer everything from studios through to multi-bedroom duplexes, with some blocks offering concierge services.

Houses for Rent in Leamouth

Leamouth doesn’t have many houses, but those that are available are Victorian terraces or clever conversions from old maritime buildings. Despite being so central, Leamouth’s rented houses usually have garden space and many have added balconies on the back. There’s also the option of renting a houseboat in Leamouth, provided the ebb and flow of the river doesn’t make you feel queasy.

Living in Leamouth, London

Leamouth isn’t a large neighbourhood, but it's a lovely one and improvements are happening all the time. Relatively quiet despite its central locale, Leamouth is ideal for those looking for an affordable base somewhere up-and-coming. Leamouth is easily accessible by road on the A1020 Lower Lea Crossing and is served by the London Bus network with routes to Bethnal Green, Canning Town station and Blackwall station. Additional night-bus services are added whenever late access to the nearest station (Canning Town) is limited.