property, houses and flats to rent in Isle of Dogs

The Isle of Dogs is a horseshoe-shaped peninsula, due south of Poplar, surrounded on three sides by the River Thames. It is part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and has four main areas: Blackwall, Cubitt Town, Millwall and Canary Wharf, which has the tallest habitable building in Britain, at 244m (800 feet) high.

In postal district E14, the Isle of Dogs is a mixture of converted warehouses, modern developments, riverside properties and some period housing. Flats to rent in Isle of Dogs, furnished and near transport, are about £760 per month for one bedroom. Flats offering two or three bedrooms are generally £1,000 - £1,200 per month. Houses to rent in Isle of Dogs are usually modern townhouses, although there are some older Victorian properties to rent. Townhouses offering two bedrooms are available for under £1,100 per month. Houses with three bedrooms are in the region of £1,300 per month, and four-bedroom houses from £1,600 per month.

Amenities for property in Isle of Dogs

It may surprise you but there is a wealth of local attractions in the Isle of Dogs. If you sail, or would like to learn, there is Docklands Sailing Centre near Millwall Outer Dock, and for swimming and other sports, a local leisure centre. Island Gardens is a charming waterside park with excellent views south across the river. It is near the northern entrance to Greenwich Foot Tunnel which leads to the Cutty Sark, Greenwich and Deptford. For children, there is Mudchute Park and Farm which has, within its 40 green acres, farm animals, a riding school and regular summer play schemes. The main shopping area for the Isle of Dogs is Canary Wharf which contains over 140 shops, cafés and restaurants; a multiplex cinema, and a large Waitrose and Tesco Metro. There is an Asda Superstore near Mudchute DLR station. Much investment has gone into local primary schools including Harbinger, Arnhem Wharf, and Cubitt Town; and secondary schools such as George Green.

Transport in Isle of Dogs

There are DLR stations in West India Quay, Canary Wharf, Heron Quays, South Quay, Crossharbour, Mudchute, and Island Gardens; and access to the Jubilee Line via the London Underground station in Canary Wharf.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Isle of Dogs, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Poplar, Greenwich, and Deptford. E14