Newham
Olympic legacy and regeneration
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park anchors ongoing regeneration, with wildflower meadows, world-class venues, and over 10,000 new homes planned by 2030.
Parks and waterways
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles through the capital, while the Olympic Park’s 560 acres offer parkland, waterways, and outdoor attractions.
Connectivity and access
DLR, Jubilee Line, Crossrail, London City Airport, and even the Emirates cable car make Newham one of the best-connected boroughs in London.
Local highlights in Newham
A few of the places that make Newham such a dynamic part of London.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Spread across 560 acres, the park offers spectacular parkland, waterways, venues, and attractions built around the legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit
The striking red tower of twisted steel in the Olympic Park offers panoramic views across the Docklands and city skyline, from the Shard to St Paul’s Cathedral.
Westfield Stratford City
One of the largest shopping centres in the UK, Westfield Stratford City sits right opposite the Olympic Park with a huge selection of shops, restaurants, and a cinema.
Lee Valley Regional Park
The largest open space in the capital, stretching 26 miles from Hertfordshire through Essex and into East London, blending nature with urban life.
London City Airport
Located in the Royal Docks, London City Airport connects Newham to European cities and domestic routes, making the borough especially convenient for frequent travellers.
Property in Newham
Newham has been reshaped by the Olympic legacy, with large-scale regeneration bringing new housing, infrastructure, and investment across the borough. You will find everything from period terraces and inter-war housing to landmark new-build developments around the Olympic Park and Royal Docks, giving Newham a wide range of options for buyers, renters, and investors.
A significant part of Newham’s appeal is the balance between heritage and transformation. The borough has over 100 listed buildings alongside ambitious new development that continues to expand the housing supply and reshape the skyline.
Architectural heritage: Newham has over 100 listed buildings, including the Grade II listed Abbey Mills Pumping Station, Fairbairn Hall, and the Grade I listed Church of All Saints.
The borough also benefits from an abundance of open green space. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Lee Valley Regional Park provide large-scale outdoor areas, while new-build developments around Stratford and the Royal Docks are creating a modern urban neighbourhood with strong long-term growth potential for buyers, renters, and investors.
Overground
- Woodgrange Park
- Wanstead Park
- Stratford
Underground
- Canning Town – Jubilee Line
- East Ham – District and Hammersmith & City lines
- Plaistow – District and Hammersmith & City lines
- Stratford – Jubilee and Central lines
- Upton Park – District and Hammersmith & City lines
- West Ham – Jubilee, District, and Hammersmith & City lines
DLR
- Stratford, Stratford International, Stratford High Street, Pudding Mill Lane, Star Lane, Abbey Road, West Ham, Canning Town, Royal Victoria, Prince Regent, Royal Albert, Beckton Park, Beckton, Cyprus, Gallions Reach, King George V, London City Airport, Pontoon Dock, West Silvertown, Custom House for ExCeL
National Rail (C2C / Greater Anglia / Southeastern)
- Stratford (Greater Anglia, Southeastern)
- West Ham (C2C)
- Manor Park, Maryland, Forest Gate (Greater Anglia)
- Stratford International (Southeastern)
Buses
Newham is well served by bus routes connecting the borough to surrounding areas. Some key routes include:
- 104 – Manor Park and Stratford
- 147 – Ilford and Prince Regent
- 262 – East Beckton and Stratford
- 276 – Stoke Newington
- 300 – Canning Town and East Ham
- 376 – Beckton and East Ham
- 473 – North Woolwich and Stratford
FAQS
Why choose Knight Bishop as your Newham estate agent?
Knight Bishop is a dedicated estate and lettings agent covering East and North-East London, including Newham. Members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme, we are recognised as one of London’s top estate agencies and pride ourselves on honest, reliable service. From free valuations and EPC arrangements to full property management and a rent guarantee scheme, they handle every step of buying, selling, renting, or letting in Newham — keeping communication clear and the process stress-free.
What transport links does Newham offer?
Newham has some of the best transport connections in East London. Tube stations include Stratford (Jubilee and Central lines), Canning Town (Jubilee line), and West Ham (Jubilee, District, and Hammersmith & City lines). The DLR serves over 20 stations within the borough, including London City Airport, Stratford International, and Canning Town. Overground services run from Stratford, Woodgrange Park, and Wanstead Park, while C2C, Southeastern, and Greater Anglia trains add further reach. The Crossrail/Elizabeth Line also improves rail connections to several Newham stations, making commuting across London straightforward.
Is Newham a good area to buy property in London?
Yes, Newham is one of East London’s most exciting property markets. Since hosting the 2012 Olympics, the borough has seen significant regeneration, with the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park expanding and the new E20 postcode set to deliver over 10,000 new homes by 2030. The area has over 100 listed buildings, 560 acres of parkland, and superb transport links, including the DLR, Jubilee line, and Elizabeth Line. Combined with the Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre and London City Airport on the doorstep, Newham offers strong lifestyle appeal and long-term investment potential.
What services does Knight Bishop offer to landlords and tenants in Newham?
For landlords, Knight Bishop offers a full lettings service covering free rental valuations, property marketing, tenant referencing, inventory and check-in services, full property management, and a rent guarantee scheme, all backed by Client Money Protection. For tenants, we provide a searchable database of properties to rent in Newham, a maintenance reporting service, and clear guidance on tenant fees.