West Ham area guide

Contrary to its name, West Ham is an East London neighbourhood in the Borough of Newham with attractions such as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the historic Queen's Market nearby. Residents of this area take their football seriously, as they don't miss an opportunity to catch Premier League side West Ham FC play at the London Stadium.

Derived from the Old English word 'Hamm', which means a patch of dry land between rivers, West Ham's boundaries are surrounded by the Lea, Thames and Roding rivers. Sought-after East London neighbourhoods, such as Stratford, Canning Town, Poplar and Canary Wharf further border the area, increasing rental and property demand in the E15 postcode.

From spacious detached and semi-detached Tudor architecture to brand new apartments with acres of parkland and riverfront views, West Ham has a diverse property landscape. TwelveTrees Park is another new masterplan development by Berkeley, offering on-site entrance to West Ham Station for quick Tube connectivity.

The 77-acre West Ham Park is popular among families and locals who enjoy the playgrounds and other sports facilities at this venue. ABBA Arena, Zip World London, and Abbey Gardens are some of the other nearby attractions for residents.

For ease of transport, West Ham Station is an interchange facilitating Underground, DLR and National Rail services. For Tube connectivity, the District, Hammersmith, and Jubilee lines are all accessible from the station. While Canary Wharf and Stratford are less than 10 minutes away, students and working professionals can reach the City and central London districts in under 2 minutes.