Discovering the U.K. 2017 for Chanel

Canary Wharf Canary Wharf is now considered a major business district in East London and is home to the European headquarters of many large global corporations. While predominately a business district, it has in recent years seen an increase in the number of residential buildings and developments pop up along the River Thames. Being a relatively small district, everything is in walking distance and it getting to other parts of town easy due to its connectivity by public transport.

The area was completely redeveloped in the 1990’s. There are many new build blocks of flats around Canary Wharf and more developed residential buildings to the south in the area known as the Isle of Dogs. River views are sought after and command a premium rent. The area attracts singles, couples, and professionals. More families are moving to the area as more shops and restaurants open.

Housing Market Housing is mostly new build and high-rise apartment blocks, especially around the riverside of the Isle of Dogs, just south of Canary Wharf tube station. Many of the houses have river views and modern apartment blocks have some excellent facilities such as underground parking, gyms and swimming pools. Some of the older apartments range from ex-local authority houses and apartments to the east of Canary Wharf in Cubitt Town and in Millwall to the west.

Average Property Prices Per Week 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

3-4 Bedroom £600-£1150

4-5 Bedroom £795-£1400

£350-£500

£425-£700

Entertainment Being a major business district, the food and drink offering here is of great quality, with some fantastic restaurants and bars open all day. One of the most opulent and unusual eateries is the Floating Lotus restaurant, sitting on the Inner Millwall dock, serving traditional dim sum and classic Chinese dishes. Given the areas plethora of bars and restaurants, nightlife is varied and in quantity. Canary Wharf is also only a short tube ride across the river to the O2 Millennium Dome which hosts a wide variety of concerts, has restaurants and bars and a cinema. Transport Having a car is easy here as many of the apartment buildings have underground parking and the area is easily accessible with main roads. Public transport is also a great option and the area is well served and connect via the Tube and Docklands Light Railway (DLR). + Tube: Canary Wharf accessing Jubilee Line + DLR: Canary Wharf, Herons Quays, South Quay – Crossharbour, Mudchute, and Island Gardens on the Isle of Dogs + Bus: The area is well served by bus routes

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