Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Thamesmead, South East London

Property to rent in Thamesmead

East of Woolwich, Plumstead and Abbey Wood you will find Thamesmead, which is in postcode SE28 and is covered by the London Borough of Bexley and the London Borough of Greenwich. This new town was created some 25 years ago from former Plumstead marshes, and land once used for weapons-testing. Hundreds of 300-year-old cannon balls and other spent weaponry have been recovered and displayed in the town centre. More recent developments of property have been built along the riverbank in Thamesmead North, and there are plans for a further 2,500 homes to be built at Galion’s Reach. Thamesmead is becoming one of London’s most up and coming areas, and is particularly popular with first time buyers. Proposals have been submitted for the building of Thames Gateway Bridge which would link Beckton to Thamesmead. People who are interested in property to rent in Thamesmead will discover all the housing stock is modern, comprising of modern estates of terraced and semi-detached houses, as well as purpose-built blocks of flats and apartments (many of the flats in North Thamesmead have river views).

Amenities for Thamesmead properties

People who enjoy sports and the outdoors will quickly discover how rural Thamesmead is, and how much green space the area has. There is a network of waterways and lakes including Southmere, where sailing, boating, fishing and birdwatching take place, as well as the Riverside Golf Course in Thamesmead North. Cycling enthusiasts will be interested to learn there is cycle route from Thamesmead to Canary Wharf on a mainly traffic free route. People searching for flats to rent in Thamesmead who prefer indoor activities can use the new local leisure centre, which offers a range of activities for groups, families and individuals, including a swimming pool, gym and weight training room. The main shopping area is in Thamesmead Central, which has a supermarket and a selection of other shops. For more extensive shopping, restaurants and cafés, Woolwich town centre is close-by.

Transport in Thamesmead

The nearest rail link for the residents of Thamesmead is approximately one mile to the south of Thamesmead Central at Abbey Wood. The journey time into London Bridge Station from Abbey Wood is approximately 25 minutes. There are a number of bus routes that connect the various parts of Thamesmead to Central Thamesmead, Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Plumstead.

Surrounding areas

People who are viewing Thamesmead property for rental purposes might also like to consider extending their search to include the surrounding areas of Woolwich, Charlton and Plumstead.