Thames View Estate
| Thames View Estate | |
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 Shopping precinct on Bastable Avenue | |
  Thames View Estate Location within Greater London | |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | IG11 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Thames View Estate is a large housing estate in Barking and Dagenham in East London, England.[1]
History[]
Constructed between 1954 and 1960 by Barking Borough Council,[2] it features 2,000 homes[3] rendering it the largest development constructed by the council. The site to the south of Barking was marshland and housing was constructed using piles and raft foundations.[4] The name alludes to the proximity to the River Thames.
Environs[]
The built environment is made up of terraced housing, flats and maisonettes. Community facilities, churches (including the Anglican church of Christ Church) and schools are provided, and there is a small pedestrianised shopping precinct on Bastable Avenue, the main thoroughfare. The new development of Barking Riverside is being created adjacent to Thames View.
Transport[]
Public transport is provided by the East London Transit bus rapid transit service.
References[]
- ^ "Thames View - Hidden London". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM PLANNING COMMITTEE: Application for Planning Permission" (PDF). modgov.lbbd.gov.uk.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Thames View - Hidden London". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "The borough of Barking | British History Online".
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- Areas of London
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- Districts of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham