OVERVIEW OF FRESH WHARF

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has over 25 parks, gardens and open spaces to explore including Mayesbrook Park with sporting facilities, an attractive nature reserve and a newly restored river landscape.

Located close to the North Circular, Fresh Wharf’s location and access to commuter links make it an ideal and affordable place to live for both those working in London’s key business districts – or just for those wanting to visit the best leisure and retail destinations in the capital.

Barking station is a 15 minute walk from Fresh Wharf and offers connections to the District and Hammersmith & City underground lines, as well as overground rail links via the C2C and National Rail Services.

In addition, London City Airport is just 21 minutes away by train and excellent road links provide easy access to the A406, A13 and M25.

There are a number of local schools close by, as well as a good selection of playing and sports grounds. The town offers a choice of infant, primary and secondary schools including the Gascoigne Primary School, St Margarets CofE Primary School and Nelson Primary school as well as Eastbury Community School, Kingsford Community School and Lady Aisha Academy. These schools boast a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Barking Town Centre is less than 15 minutes away by foot, with a wide range of leisure facilities and amenities including the Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre, cafes, convince stores, Asda and Tesco Superstores, the Broadway performance venue, Abbey Leisure Centre, a gym and a street market four times a week.