Barking Riverside SO in Barking, London

Barking Riverside represents a significant transformation along the River Thames, built through a collaboration between LQ and The Mayor of London. This project is noted as one of Europe's most ambitious brownfield developments, sprawling across 443 acres with a delightful 2km stretch of south-facing River Thames frontage. At the heart of the development's master plan is the provision of 10,800 new homes, setting a new standard in urban renewal. This extensive plan also features the Barking Riverside Overground station, and an array of commercial, retail, and leisure facilities poised to bolster the community's lifestyle.

The development has been designed with sustainability and convenience in mind, incorporating the Envac waste disposal system—an innovative approach to managing waste efficiently. Additionally, the initiative has paid attention to educational and recreational needs by opening new schools and establishing parks and river walkways that encourage outdoor activities and community engagement.

Unique to Barking Riverside, the NHS Healthy New Town initiative is embedded into its fabric, introducing health measures that include an on-site GP surgery and dedicated cycle routes to promote a holistic and healthy lifestyle for its residents. The community benefits from increased connectivity, with the Barking Riverside Overground station enabling residents to reach central London in just 22 minutes, and the addition of Uber Boat services by Thames Clippers offers an alternative scenic route to the city.

For those interested in homeownership with flexibility, Shared Ownership options are available, allowing individuals to part-own and part-rent their home, providing a path to ownership that requires a minimum share purchase of 25% and a maximum of 75%, coupled with a mortgage for the owned portion and a subsidized rent on the remainder.

Barking Riverside isn't just about new homes; it's a fully realized community ready to welcome residents with amenities like CO-OP already open and homes ready for move-in, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Thames River. This development strives to create a balanced, vibrant, and healthy community that stands as a testament to innovative urban living spaces in London.