Thames View Estate Explained

Country:England
Region:London
Official Name:Thames View Estate
London Borough:Barking and Dagenham
Constituency Westminster:Barking
Coordinates:51.5282°N 0.1076°W
Postcode District:IG11
Postcode Area:IG
Post Town:BARKING
Dial Code:020
Static Image Name:Thames View Shopping precinct (geograph 3393779).jpg
Static Image Caption:Shopping precinct on Bastable Avenue

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.

Governance

There is a Thames View ward for election of councillors to Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council.

Geography

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thames View - Hidden London. 2021-10-04. en-GB.
  2. Web site: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM PLANNING COMMITTEE: Application for Planning Permission. modgov.lbbd.gov.uk.
  3. Web site: Thames View - Hidden London. 2021-10-04. en-GB.
  4. Web site: The borough of Barking | British History Online.