This area takes a slither of every aspect of contemporary East London; part Canary Wharf, part Millwall and part Limehouse Basin. The outcome is an amalgamation of commercial, residential, luxury and social spaces, all united by the east bank of the River Thames. The attractive riverside views can be experienced from the numerous old pubs and eateries that line the river, including the Grapes and The Narrow. Away from this idyllic setting, the Limehouse Basin and Link Tunnel give the northern part of this neighbourhood an industrial feel. That being said, St. James Gardens and Ropemakers Field provide locals with a green space to relax. Much of the housing is made up of luxury flats in modern blocks or converted wharf buildings, which demonstrates how the area has transformed from its working class origins. The majority of the locality is reasonably well connected, with Westferry DLR station and Canary Wharf Underground station nearby, which has attracted a population of well-to-do young professionals and City workers.

This area’s history has always followed its significance to the Thames, which enabled the area to develop into docks that allowed London and Britain’s extensive trade networks. In fact, Millwall was the earliest riverside ferry base that went across the Thames – it was established in the 15th century. The trading industry also encouraged the need for ships and a shipbuilding industry flourished - Brunel even built the SS Great Eastern within the area. However, with the finance-based growth of Canary Wharf, the majority of this space was renovated in the 1990s, and is now made up of comfortable flats for affluent business and banking types.

This neighbourhood is home to the iconic pub, the Grapes. Not only is it one of the last surviving early Georgian buildings in the area, but it has a rich historical clientele. Charles Dickens used to haunt the bar and it is now partly owned by Sir Ian McKellen, the famous thespian.

Some parts of the area are lacking in reliable transport links, particularly around Millwall, although the River Bus is always available. The arrival of the Elizabeth Line in Canary Wharf has reduced congestion on some of the busy roads and will thus improve local air quality and noise pollution while alleviating some of Millwall’s connectivity issues

When completed, the new development on the site of Westferry Printworks, which was formerly Europe’s largest printing works, will provide 700 new homes and a secondary school with 1,200 places. Slightly further north, work has begun on a 30 story hotel on a previously derelict site next to Westferry DLR station.