Make Newham your home: a guide to East London Living
- 21st Mar 24
A vibrant and diverse borough located in East London, Newham has something for everyone with cultural landmarks, a thriving coffee culture, green spaces and stand out shopping experiences.
What’s more, it now has the addition of four exciting new developments, giving individuals and their pets a new rental experience, tailor made to suit their needs and preferences like never before. Love to Rent are proud to be sharing these stylish developments by Populo Living, designed to cater to all the needs of the modern renter, while building communities and shared experiences.
Valetta Grove
Comprising 82 homes to rent in the heart of Plaistow as part of the Plaistow Hub development.
What we love: With stunning views across the city, each pet-friendly spacious apartment offers smart design and a high specification throughout. With a range of one, two and three-bedroom homes to choose from, residents will enjoy private outdoor space for most homes, underfloor heating, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, high spec fitted kitchens and the option of choosing a furniture package.
Transport links: Plaistow Underground Station is opposite, giving you quick access to the District and Hammersmith & City lines. From there you can be at Canary Wharf in 18 minutes, Stratford International in 19 minutes, Liverpool Street in 20 minutes and at Oxford Street in under half an hour.
Things to do: Resident can enjoy all the beauty of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, just a 35 minute walk away. With a huge amount of sporting activities to enjoy, there’s plenty to do for all the family. If it’s shopping and entertainment you are after, Westfield Stratford shopping and leisure centre is on your doorstep. With high street and designer stores, a multiscreen cinema, bowling lanes and a whole host of restaurants, there are an abundance of choices to indulge your every whim.
The Didsbury
This striking redevelopment of the locally listed Town Hall Annexe offers a range of Studios, one, two, or three-bedroom homes, in the heart of buzzing East Ham.
What we love: Offering the best of modern living, the homes combine the history of the building with a 21stCentury edge and feature a high specification throughout. With super-fast broadband as standard, the pet-friendly homes come with a range of optional furniture packages to make the move even easier. Residents will also enjoy incredible city views, private outdoor space for most homes, an on-site customer service team, car club membership and communal gardens.
Transport links: East Ham Underground Station is a short walk away, giving you quick access to the District and Hammersmith & City lines. From there you can be at Canary Wharf in 18 minutes, Stratford International in 19 minutes, Fenchurch Street in 20 minutes and at Oxford Street in under half an hour.
Things to do: Central Park is just a short walk away and provides the perfect idyllic sanctuary to escape the bustle of city living. It has a children’s playground, bowling green, tennis courts, history trail and a café. There are also several other parks locally, all well maintained, making them a great spot for a run or a picnic. For shopping and entertainment, the High Street is close by, and the excitement and investment generated by the 2012 Olympics continues to bring in new shops, restaurants, and cultural experiences.
The Brickyard
A striking new development in the heart of up-and-coming East Ham, with a range of one or two-bedroom homes located around an elevated podium garden incorporating a gym, cafe and retail space.
What we love: This environmentally friendly development, blends form and function. Each spacious pet-friendly apartment has been designed and built to a high specification, giving residents access to smart living that meet the needs of the modern renter. Residents will enjoy private outdoor space for most homes, on site customer service team and optional furniture packages.
Transport links: East Ham is close to the North Circular road and its Underground station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. For City workers the No 115 to Aldgate is a useful commuter bus.
Things to do: East Ham Leisure Centre is nearby with swimming pool, gym, fitness studios, classes and children’s services. The main shopping street has a range of high street chains but if you wanted a larger selection, you can be in Oxford Street in under half an hour.
Plaistow Hub
Just recently launched, this high-specification modern development offers 100 new homes to rent, with stunning views across the city a residents lounge and concierge in a stunning entrance reception. With a range of one, two and three-bedroom homes, the environmentally friendly development is part of a wider much-loved community.
What we love: Excellent standards of design and attention to detail feature throughout all homes, and many come with private outdoor space. With super-fast broadband, and a range of optional furniture packages, making the move is stress and hassle-free.
Transport links: Plaistow Hub is situated next to Plaistow Underground Station so commuting couldn’t be easier. The District and Hammersmith & City lines give fast access to a wide range of areas in London including Canary Wharf in 18 minutes, Stratford International in 19 minutes, Liverpool Street in 20 minutes and at Oxford Street in under half an hour.
Things to do: There are plenty of local amenities on your doorstep but just a 35 minute walk away is the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Enjoy a variety of sporting activities, picnics in the green, open space or meeting up with friends for al fresco brunching. If you want to shop till you drop, Westfield Stratford is local and offers a wide choice of restaurants, cinemas and bowling lanes.
About Newham
Newham has emerged as a hub for regeneration, attracting a growing number of young professionals who opt to rent in this vibrant locale, drawn to its energetic atmosphere and revitalised surroundings.
Here are some of our favourite experiences.
1/ Thames Barrier Park
Designed by Parisian landscape architect Allain Provost, Thames Barrier Park is one of the most stunning London's riverside parks. The park’s design features 32 fountains in a stone courtyard and one of the most eye-catching features is the 'Green Dock', a 130 foot long sunken garden running diagonally through the park that is intended as a reminder of the site's dockland heritage.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is the largest example of public art in the UK. Go to the top and take in the spectacular view or for the more daring, take a slide down and enjoy the 12 twists and turns.
2/ ArcelorMittal Orbit 3/ Emirates Cable Car
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is the largest example of public art in the UK. Go to the top and take in the spectacular view or for the more daring, take a slide down and enjoy the 12 twists and turns.
3/ Emirates Cable Car
For the best views over the city, jump on the Emirates Cable Car at the Royal Docks in Newham. Day trips take only ten minutes but if you go at night, they are extended to give you time to enjoy the London night skyline.
4/ Waterfront dining
Experience Newham’s vibrant dining scene along the waterfront with a range of eateries from casual cafés to upscale restaurants. Enjoy stunning views of the docklands while sampling a wide range of cuisine from across the globe.
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