Estate & letting agents Canning Town

Featuring Container City, Canning Town Caravanserai and Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse, Canning Town has all the right out-there credentials to become the next Shoreditch or Hoxton.

A dockers’ town, the area was named after Lord Canning, the Victorian Governor-General of India, who oversaw the opening of Royal Victoria Dock in 1855, the largest of the three Royal Docks. Evidence of Canning Town’s industrial past can still be seen in its array of industrial buildings, which were joined after WW2 by council tower blocks and terraced housing in the 50s, 60s and 70s. In recent years a number of new developments have been built overlooking the docks. One such notable development is Vermilion at Rathbone Market, designed by architects CZWG.

Canning Town is in the midst of a £3.7m regeneration project, which will see the construction of 12,000 new homes, schools and retailers, an improved town centre, local infrastructure and transport links, and plenty of new open spaces.

Fulfilling your lifestyle aspirations…

In the 70s and 80s, The Bridge House was the venue in which to see up-and-coming musical acts, such as The Police, Depeche Mode and gods of rock Iron Maiden. Sadly the premises was later demolished, but it has since been replaced by Bridgehouse 2, in Bidder Street, so Canning Town’s reputation as the home of rock may not yet be lost.

When dining out in Canning Town, pretty much all tastes are catered for. There is the popular American-style Fatboy’s Diner at Trinity Buoy Wharf, BJ’s traditional pie and mash shop on Barking Road, Pepenero – an Italian pizzeria and restaurant on Silvertown Way, and Yi Ban – a Chinese eatery with great views over Royal Albert Dock. There are also plenty of upmarket restaurants and bars to be found along the riverside walks and marinas.

For an evening tipple, The Oiler Bar, open Friday and Saturday evenings, sits inside a former Royal Navy refuelling barge. If you are really making a night of it you could then go dancing at the Brick Lane Music Hall, which hosts old-fashioned music nights in a converted church on Connaught Road.

Getting around

The area has greatly benefitted from improved transport links in recent decades, following the introduction of the Docklands Light Railway and the Jubilee Line. This is set to improve further still once construction of the new Elizabeth Line (formerly Crossrail) station is complete. As a result, the area is attracting an increasing number of young professional seeking an easy commute.

Canning Town, Royal Victoria and West Silvertown are just three of around a dozen Zone 3 DLR stations nearby, and you can hop onto the Jubilee Line at Canning Town Underground station, which gets you to Canary Wharf in around 4 minutes, and London Bridge in about 10 minutes. The 5, 69, 115, 147, 241 bus and the N15 and N550 night buses also serve Canning Town.

Families will love

There are a surprisingly large number of green spaces close by. For some all-ages fun and games, Canning Town Recreation Ground on Prince Regent Lane has a cycle speedway, tennis court, multi-use games courts, children’s play area, and its ‘Outdoors in the City’ facility, with a climbing wall, abseiling, archery and bushcraft. The award-winning Thames Barrier Park in Silvertown is famed for its Green Dock and there is also the nearby Newham City Farm, which houses some unusual animals and rare breeds, including llamas and wallabies. The Canning Town Caravanserai is an outdoor community space in Silvertown Way that hosts markets and community events, and has a space to grow food for green-fingered foodies! In summer, a man-made beach pops up at the western end of Royal Victoria Dock.

There are plenty of good schools in Canning Town including Hallsville Primary and Britannia Village Primary school and secondary schools Rokeby School and Eastlea Community School. To discover properties within the catchment area, contact Franklyn James, sales and letting agents Canning Town.

If you’re thinking of selling, letting, or using property management across the Canning Town area, let us be frank, you need Franklyn James.

Docklands Office

60 Westferry Road London E14 8JE

020 7005 6080

Our favourite spots in and around Canning Town:

Percy Ingle bakery
BJ's Pie and Mash shop
Fatboy's Diner
The Oiler Bar
Bridgehouse 2
Newham Leisure Centre
Thames Barrier Park
Newham City Farm

What our clients say

“The proactive and friendly team at Franklyn James who dealt with my house move displayed a high level of professionalism and made the whole process as smooth as it could possibly be even during these difficult times. The regular updates and progress reports were very helpful.”

Sophie Levi

“Marks professionalism, dedication and hard work on securing our property was outstanding. His ability to cut right to the important points and get business done efficiently is a great skill that people really need from their agent when looking for a property. The fact we both had the same designer socks on that day secured the deal but not sure how he did that :) Thanks for all your help it has been a pleasure dealing with you.”

Alan Quinn-Byrne

“Gary is an excellent manager, who always helped with various issues that arise during the time we were renting through Franklyn James. We had several things that we wanted to change in the flat and Gary helped to communicate those to landlord and achieve the outcome that was satisfactory for both parties. During the final checkout and deposit return, Gary has quickly settled any remaining questions with the landlord and deposit monies were returned promptly. Thank you very much for all your help!”

Islam Utyagulov

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Useful guides

If you haven’t used an Estate Agent before, or just need to refresh your memory on what happens next, this is where we provide a brief guide to each process. Whether you plan to sell, buy, let or rent, these guides should make the task a little easier.

The Frank Vendors' Guide

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The Frank Tenants' Guide

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The Frank Buyers' Guide

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Letting your property

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