Beckton is in the London Borough of Newham and was the former home to Europe’s biggest gasworks, Beckton Gas Works.
It is exceptionally well linked by the DLR for getting to Canary Wharf as it has an astounding 8 stations in and around the surrounding areas.
The area is home to Beckton District Park, a beautiful public park with areas of natural woodland, a lake, children's playground, a basketball court and multiple football pitches.
New Beckton Park is a smaller neighbouring park which has a grassed area with sports pitches, tennis courts and play area with sand.
Situated close by are local amenities including an Asda superstore, Beckton Retail Park, Beckton Triangle Retail Park and Gallions Reach Retail Park which offers over 35 major stores and restaurants.
TRANSPORT LINKS:
Beckton is the eastern terminus of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in the Docklands area of east London. It is in Travelcard Zone 3.
Located within close proximity are also Beckton Park & Royal Albert DLR stations which offer easy links for professionals looking to commute into Canary Wharf or the City.
Beckton station also connects with local bus routes 101, 173, 262, 300, 376, N50, N101 and 474.
THINGS TO DO:
The area is home to Beckton District Park, a beautiful public park with areas of natural woodland, a lake, children's playground, a basketball court and multiple football pitches.
New Beckton Park is a smaller neighbouring park which has a grassed area with sports pitches, tennis courts and play area with sand.
Situated close by are local amenities including an Asda superstore, Beckton Retail Park, Beckton Triangle Retail Park and Gallions Reach Retail Park which offers over 35 major stores and restaurants.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION:
Beckton is close to many Ofsted top rated schools including Infant Schools, Primary schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS NEAR BECKTON
oBrampton Primary School
oCentral Park Primary School
oCleves Primary School
oEllen Wilkinson Primary School
oGallions Primary School
oHartley Primary School
oLangdon School
oLathom Junior School
oNelson Primary School
oNorth Beckton Primary School
oRoman Road Primary School
oSt Michael's Catholic Primary School
oSt Stephen's Primary School
oVicarage Primary School
SECONDARY SCHOOLS NEAR BECKTON
oBrampton Manor School
oKingsford Community School
oLangdon School
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THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING?
David Daniels have let and sold many properties in the Beckton Area.
Beckton remains a popular choice with buyers and renters due to its good transport links and easy access into Canary Wharf and the City.
Beckton is also situated within easy reach of a Cycle Superhighway which runs into central London. These Cycle Highways give a safer, faster and direct journeys into London.
