Royal Docks Area Guide

Why live in Royals Docks
Partly because of the lack of available property in Canary Wharf and on the Isle of Dogs, Royal Docks is now undergoing massive redevelopment. Over 80% of properties in this area are flats and new developments, offering a short commute to those who work in Canary Wharf as well as attractive views over the river.

History of Royal Docks
There are three Royal Docks: the Royal Albert, the Royal Victoria and the King George V. Together they form the world’s largest enclosed docks, with a water area of nearly 250 acres and an overall estate of 1,100 acres - equivalent to the whole of central London from Hyde Park to Tower Bridge. Completed between 1855 and 1921 on the riverside marshes, they suffered severe damage from bombing in World War II. Although they were recovered after the war, the docks suffered a steady decline from the 1960s onwards, as containerized shipping took off. They were finally closed to commercial traffic in 1981.

Property type
Modern apartments.

Places of Interest

Thames Barrier Park

North Woolwich Road, London,E16 2HP
Tel: 020 511 4111
Email: info@thamesbarrierpark.org.uk

Excel Centre

One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Tel: 020 7069 5000
Email: info@excel-london.co.uk

Getting to Royal Docks

Docklands Light Railway(DLR): Custom House, Royal Victoria, West Pontoon Dock stations giving access to the City and London City Airport.

Road: easy access to A2, A12, A13, North Circular and M11

Air: London City Airport – approx 10 minutes by DLR

Royal Docks Local authority

London Borough of Newham

Newham Tower Hall
Barking Road
East Ham
London
E6 1EP

Tel: 020 8430 2000
www.newham.gov.uk

Where to go out in Royal Docks

Restaurants

The Fox – (Traditional)
Warehouse K,
Excel Centre,
London, E16 1DR
Tel: 020 7473 2288

So! Bar
Royal Victoria Place,
Royal Victoria Docks,
Britannia Villiage,
London,
E16 1UC
Tel: 020 7474 8999

Schools in Royals Docks

Primary schools

St Joachim’s RC Primary School
Shipman Road
London
E16 3DT
Tel: 020 7476 1658

Britannia Village Primary School
Westwood Road
London
E16 2AW
Tel: 020 7511 5412