Situated along the scenic River Thames, Barking Riverside spans 443 acres and will feature 10,800 homes of varied sizes and styles. The development will also include 65,000 square meters of commercial space, offering abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, community and leisure activities, healthcare, and education. Plans include expansive open spaces, public squares, and a new railway station with bus and river transport facilities, ensuring excellent connectivity to central London.
Parklands will offer a diverse range of residences, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, 2 and 3-bedroom duplex apartments, and 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses. Each home will be designed with contemporary specifications, featuring bright, modern open-plan living spaces, fully-fitted kitchens, and dining areas. Residents will enjoy access to communal or private outdoor spaces, with gardens for houses and ground floor apartments, and balconies or terraces for upper-floor apartments.
Barking Riverside boasts two kilometers of stunning Thames riverfront and is conveniently located near Barking town center, the City of London, Canary Wharf, and the picturesque Essex countryside. As part of the Thames Gateway redevelopment zone, this project is one of the UK's largest housing developments and among the largest brownfield developments in Europe.
The area, formerly the site of Barking Power Station, features a disused wharf, pier, and untouched natural landscapes extending eastward toward Dagenham. Travel to central London is facilitated by the 24-hour EL1 bus route, as well as the EL2, linking directly to Dagenham Dock and Barking stations, served by C2C, District, and Hammersmith & City tube lines, and the London Overground.
Strategically positioned, Barking Riverside offers easy access to the A13, A406, M25, and M11, ensuring seamless connectivity in, around, and out of London. The area offers competitive annual commuting costs compared to other locations with access to East London mainline stations, such as Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street.
The new London Overground extension, completed in 2021, enhances the area's appeal by providing a direct Overground service into the capital, just 22 minutes from the new Zone 4 Barking Riverside station.
In collaboration with the Mayor of London and Transport for London, Barking Riverside has been praised for its innovative design and layout. The development focuses on improving local infrastructure, offering new healthcare facilities, open spaces, public squares, transport links, and seven new schools, along with restaurants, bars, retail, community, and leisure amenities.
The area is renowned for preserving ecological diversity, providing habitats for rare wildlife. Over 40 bird species, water voles, bombardier beetles, and seals thrive in this 443-acre site. Wetlands, ponds, and the River Thames's muddy sediment support a rich variety of flora and fauna.
Barking Riverside is committed to building a vibrant community, offering a range of infrastructure and environments for residents. The Rivergate Centre, a community hub, fosters connections among residents and features a café, leisure facilities, a health center, places of worship, and sports facilities, including an astro turf football pitch, netball/basketball court, and tennis court. These amenities, along with new open spaces and parklands, will inspire a thriving community.
