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

The riverside village that time forgot has been transformed into a thriving residential area, as a succession of riverside warehouses have been converted into homes for executives working in the nearby City and Docklands business districts. If you're searching for property to rent in Wapping you will discover a variety of housing, including some expensive and much sought after Georgian houses on the high street by the river, as well as warehouse conversions and a vast selection of brand new developments of apartments. Wapping is popular with city types and celebrities and is in postcode E1 in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. E1, with its excellent transport links would be an ideal place to choose to live if you work in the city, and if you've always wanted a room with a river view, look no further. If you are searching for flats to rent in Wapping, expect to pay a monthly rental of £800+ for a studio apartment in a brand new development.

Amenities for properties in Wapping

Wapping High Street has a good selection of local shops, as well as being close to the extensive shopping facilities at Canary Wharf and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. If you enjoy keeping fit, you will discover E1 has excellent sports facilities, with the John Orwell Sports Centre, offering artificial grass pitches, a sports hall, fitness classes, gym and tennis facilities. There is also St George's Pools, which alongside swimming lessons for children and adults, there is also a timetable of general fitness and exercise classes. Local residents would probably say one of the main attractions of the area is the Thames shore and the old pubs that reside there. One such public house is the 'Prospect of Whitby' which claims to be the oldest Thames-side pub in existence. A popular attraction in Wapping is 'The Wapping Project' - since its opening in 2000, this arts space has received critical acclaim for the transformation of the 1890 Wapping Hydraulic Power Station. Its diverse arts programme comprises of works by visual artists, choreographers, composers, writers, poets, designers and film-makers, and is also home to the award-winning restaurant Wapping Food.

Transport for Wapping

Residents of Wapping benefit from excellent transport links, with the Canada Water Station putting Wapping just a couple of stops from the Jubilee Line extension. The DLR can be accessed from the station at Shadwell, just one stop away, providing a quick service in to the City.

Surrounding areas

If you are considering Wapping property to rent you might also like to explore the surrounding areas and register with estate agents in Poplar, Beckton, Bow and Stepney.