Our area guide to Custom House, E16 gives you an overview of the neighbourhood including local amenities, public parks, local schools, public transport, shopping and going out.
The Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, which started in 2012, will see the construction of 10,000 new homes and two new town centres in the area. Its appeal to young professionals continues to grow.
Along with new homes and amenities, Custom House will feature a stop of the Elizabeth Line, while Canning Town hosts a tube station located on the Jubilee Line.
TRANSPORT LINKS:
Custom House for ExCeL is a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth line station in Custom House in London, England. It is by the Royal Docks in London Borough of Newham. It is situated in Travelcard Zone 3. It takes its name from the old Custom House, which formerly stood nearby, and ExCeL London which it serves.
London Buses routes 147, 241, 325 and 678 and night route N551 serve the station.
Custom House and the Royal Docks are close to the A13 which is a major road linking Central London with East London and Essex.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN /NEAR CUSTOM HOUSE
Britannia Village Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Drew Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
St Joachim's RC Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Star Primary School
Storey Primary School
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN / NEAR CUSTOM HOUSE:
Eastlea Community School
Rokeby School
The Royal Docks Community School
Get useful information about schools in the area including routes and catchment areas. Click Here
THINGS TO DO:
ExCeL Exhibition Centre in E16 is an exhibitions and international convention centre and is home to some of the world's leading events.
Emirates Airline Cable Cars offer a unique experience and crosses the River Thames between Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula. This experience gives visitors an insight into state-of-the-art technology, interactive displays and life-size aircraft models, this immersive experience has something for people of all ages.
THINKING OF SELLING OR RENTING?
David Daniels have let and sold many properties in the Custom House Area.
Conveniently located a few miles away from Canary Wharf, E16 is fast-becoming a destination of choice for professionals looking to invest in property.