Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Newham, East London

Property to rent in Newham

Situated in the dynamic heart of East London, Newham is enjoying an improved economy, excellent transport, a young skilled population and some of the most extensive developments in Europe; and is rapidly emerging as a centre of commerce and culture. The London Borough of Newham stretches from Stratford in the north to the industrial Thames dockside at north Woolwich. Forest Gate and Manor Park provide a more suburban setting, whilst East Ham, West Ham and Plaistow maintain a true East End feel. The 2012 Olympic Games will speed up the regeneration of Newham, East London and the Thames Gateway, which will turn the borough into one of London’s next property hotspots. The area is covered by postcodes: E6, E7, E12, E13, E15 & E16 and the following districts are inside the borough:, Canning Town, Custom House, East Ham, Forest Gate, Little Ilford, Manor Park, North Woolwich, Plaistow, Silvertown, Stratford, Upton Park, & West Ham. People searching for property to rent in Newham will discover a wide variety of properties, including Victorian houses, brand new homes, as well as flats and apartments in purpose built blocks. Estate agents in Newham have three bedroom modern houses available to rent in Canning Town for £800+ per month.

Amenities for Newham properties

The London Borough of Newham has over 20 parks within its boundaries, as well as smaller recreation grounds. The larger parks in the Borough include: Beckton District Park; Central Park, East Ham; East Ham Nature Reserve; King George V Park; Stratford Park; and Thames Barrier Park. Newham is home to four leisure centres, and over 230 sports clubs, as well as an athletics stadium at Newham Leisure Centre, and a watersports centre at the Royal Victoria Docks. There are 10 libraries in the borough of Newham, situated in Beckton, Canning Town, East Ham, Green Street, Manor Park, North Woolwich, Plaistow, Stratford and Forest Gate. When it comes to shopping and dining, the expression 'global village' could have been invented for Newham with its great diversity of ethnic restaurants and shops. You can find most cuisines in Newham, including Greek, Bengali, Nigerian and pie & mash. The area of Green Street is where local residents shop, where you will discover stalls selling fish, vegetables and fruits, handmade jewellery and aromatic spices for sale. Newham is just 20 minutes from West End shopping with all the usual high street chains.

Transport in Newham

Newham is just three miles from the City, a stone's throw from Canary Wharf and 20 minutes to the West End by public transport. London City airport in the south of the borough offers an expanding range of flights to UK and European destinations. Eurostar trains will travel from King’s Cross to Paris through Stratford international station from 2007, with domestic commuter services through Kent from 2009.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Newham, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Leyton, Walthamstow, and Hackney.