Living by the water is possible across more of London than just the banks of the Thames. Explore new build and professionally managed apartments in riverside, dockside and canal-side locations across the capital, from Canary Wharf and Greenwich to Camden and West London.
Discover rental developments with a genuine connection to the water, including apartments beside the Thames, London’s docks and canals, with options across a range of London neighbourhoods.
London offers several very different types of waterside living. The River Thames provides the widest choice, passing through neighbourhoods including Putney, Battersea, Nine Elms, South Bank, London Bridge, Greenwich and Canary Wharf. The experience varies considerably along the river, from established residential neighbourhoods to some of London’s largest new-build districts.
East London offers another distinctive option around the capital’s historic docks and waterways. Canary Wharf and Wood Wharf combine dockside living with a large concentration of newer apartment developments, while areas around the Royal Docks and London Dock provide further opportunities to live close to the water.
London’s canals offer a different setting again. The Regent’s Canal passes through neighbourhoods including Little Venice, Camden and King’s Cross before continuing into East London, while the Grand Union Canal runs through parts of West and North-West London. Developments such as Camden Lock Residences and Mason & Fifth provide newer rental options within these established canal-side neighbourhoods.
Waterside living is not limited to London’s rivers, docks and canals either. Reservoirs and lakes provide quieter alternatives in some parts of the capital. Hendon Waterside, for example, sits beside the Welsh Harp Reservoir and its surrounding green spaces in North-West London.
Being close to the water can be a major attraction, but there can be considerable differences between individual apartments within the same development. If a river, dock or canal view is important to you, check the position, floor and orientation of the apartment rather than assuming every home within a waterside development will overlook the water.
The surrounding environment is worth considering too. Riverside and canal-side walking routes can provide valuable outdoor space, while larger waterfront neighbourhoods may combine the water with restaurants, shops and leisure facilities. Transport connections also vary considerably, so the right location will depend on where you need to travel as well as the type of waterside setting you prefer.
Many newer waterside developments also offer extensive resident amenities. Depending on the building, these can include gyms, co-working spaces, swimming pools, roof terraces and landscaped outdoor areas, allowing you to compare both the location and the wider experience of living within the development.
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