Isle of Dogs, E14 Area Guide

Why live in Isle of Dogs

Lying just to the south of the Canary Wharf estate, the Isle of Dogs attracts professional individuals who love the views of the river and the easy commute to work.

History
The peninsula called the Isle of Dogs was originally known as Stepney Marsh. The urbanisation of the Isle of Dogs took place in the 19th century following the construction of several successful docks, bringing many associated industries, such as flour and sugar processing, and shipbuilding.

In 1858, the largest ship of that time, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Eastern was launched here. Dock workers settled on the "island" as the docks grew in importance, and by 1901, 21,000 people lived here, largely dependent on the river trade.

During World War II, the docks were targeted by the Luftwaffe. Many warehouses were destroyed and much of the dock system was put out of action. After the war, the docks underwent a brief resurgence and were even upgraded in 1967. However, with the advent of containerisation, they became obsolete soon afterwards and the last docks closed in 1980.

Property type
Riverside purpose-built developments with private balconies and underground car parking.

Places of Interest

Mudchute Park and Farm

Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3HP
Tel: 020 7515 5901
Email: info@mudchute.org

The Docklands Sailing Club
235a Westferry Road,
London,
E14 3QS
Tel: 020 7537 2626

Getting to Isle of Dogs

Rail

Docklands Light Railway: stations at Island Gardens, Mudchute and Crossharbour (20 minutes to Bank)

River bus
Thames Clipper from Masthouse Terrace Pier

Buses
London bus routes: 277,D3, D6, D7

Airports
London City Airport, served by Docklands Light Railway

Roads

Easy access to A2, A12, A13, North Circular and M11

Airport:
London City Airport – approx 15 minutes on the Docklands Light Railway

River Boat :
25 minutes to Savoy Pier on the Thames Clipper Boat

Tower Hamlets Borough Council

The Town Hall
Mulberry Place
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BG

020 7364 5020

Email: generalenquires@towerhamlets.gov.uk
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Where to go out in Isle of Dogs

Restaurants

Gun Pub (Gastro Pub)
27 ColdHarbour, Docklands
London, E14 9NS
020 7515 5222

Elephant Royale (Thai)
Lockes Wharf, Westferry Road, Isle of Dogs
London, E14 3WA
202 987 7999

The Gaylord (Indian)
141 Manchester Road,
Isle of Dogs
London, E14 8LW

Cliftons (South Asian)
32 Westferry Road,
Isle of Dogs
London,
E14 8LW

City Pride (Traditional English Pub)
15 Westferry Road,
Isle of Dogs
London, E14 8JH
020 7987 3516

Schools in Isle of Dogs

Primary schools

Cubitt Town Junior School
Manchester Road
London
E14 3NE
020 7987 4362

St Edwards Roman Catholic School - Primary
297 Westferry Road
London
E14 3RS
020 7987 2546