The prime business hub of the Docklands and the beating heart of East London, Canary Wharf is constantly transforming with new developments being added to its increasingly urban skyline. With this in mind, it is only natural that this coveted corner of the capital should be as connected as it is regenerative.
Introduction of the Elizabeth Line
In the last 30 years, Canary Wharf has gone from up-and-coming to the go-to hotspot of the London Docklands for culture, leisure and business. In this time, the area’s transport system has also undergone many changes, with the extension of the Jubilee line and the introduction of the Docklands Light Railway. Next on the list is the most anticipated network of this decade - Crossrail, set to be introduced at Canary Wharf in the near future.
Canary Wharf is also one of the only stations to have undergone an extensive station revamp, with a brand new retail and public space - Crossrail Place - created especially to complement the new transport project.
Once services are introduced across the capital, commuters travelling from Canary Wharf will be able to reach Liverpool Street in half the time that they do now - down from 12 minutes to six. Other key locations will be accessible in speedy times such as Paddington in Central London, just 17 minutes away, and Heathrow Airport, which will be only 39 minutes from Canary Wharf.
Existing Networks Serving Canary Wharf
DLR
The DLR is London’s only automated metro system; built to serve the Docklands and its rapidly transforming business district. The line stretches from Stratford in the north to Lewisham in the south, and Bank and Tower Gateway in the west, to Beckton and Woolwich Arsenal in the east, with now more than 117m passengers (2015/2016 figures) using the service every year compared to the 10m a year it transported back in the early 1990s.
Jubilee Line
Spanning from Stanmore in North West London and Stratford in East London, the Jubilee line is the youngest Tube service and, following the Olympic Games in 2012, is now one of the most popular of the Underground lines. With an average two minute journey time between stations, the Jubilee line connects to London’s entire transport network whilst crossing the capital in approximately 20 minutes.
A13
Linking South Essex and East London, the A13 has steadily enhanced in recent years to accommodate the increasing number of people travelling into the capital, and now provides a three-lane highway from Canary Wharf to the M25.
New Developments in Canary Wharf
Harbour Central
Set to comprise five residential buildings and a leisure complex, Harbour Central will provide an exclusive community for five-star indulgence only five minutes from the heart of Canary Wharf. The focal building, Maine Tower, will contain an impressive 297 properties arranged over 41 storeys, offering exceptional, panoramic views from the upper-level apartments. The leisure complex will include a proposed library, concierge, gym and spa, as well as business suites and a private cinema.
Harbour Central is now sold out. For more information, please visit the development page or use our property search tool to find other available properties. Alternatively, call us on 020 3409 2270 to speak with our team.
Orchard Wharf
Little over a mile from Canary Wharf, just five minutes’ walk from East India DLR station, Orchard Wharf is Galliard’s latest waterside development, which will nestle on the west bank of the River Lea. Containing an exquisite assortment of one, two and three bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, residents will enjoy premier facilities and stylish specifications to complement a contemporary lifestyle. The development will also house beautifully landscaped communal gardens, rooftop terraces, recreational areas and a café.
