Number of a ordable homes spread over blocks in Brannan Street and Charter Street, currently under construction
70 and 80 Charter Street have grown to 29 and eight storeys respectively as construction work continues
how Canary Wharf Group and Tower Hamlets Council are delivering affordable housing as a key part of Wood Wharf
by Jon Massey
By the end of 2026, almost 300 affordable homes at Wood Wharf are expected to be occupied by tenants.
The properties – around 50% of which are family-sized apartments – are currently under construction in Charter Street beside the entrance to West India Docks and at Brannan Street overlooking Blackwall Basin.
When the new residents move in, they will join a growing community of more than 3,500 people already living on the estate, including tenants of 300 affordable properties arranged over three blocks arranged around Harbord Square.
For Mayor Of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, their arrival is all about equality. He recently toured the construction site with Canary Wharf Group’s CEO Shobi Khan and chief development officer Tom Venner, alongside members of their teams and council officers to see progress on the new properties.
“When Canary Wharf was first built, the locals didn’t think it was for them,” said Lutfur. “Now, to have affordable homes – social housing – in the middle of the estate shows that we are one integrated community.
“We’re standing in a three-bedroom property right now in Canary Wharf. Families can live here in properties like this, overlooking the open water of
Blackwall Basin. Kids can grow up with aspiration and hope for the future.
“I delivered the school here at Wood Wharf as part of earlier negotiations on the project – we insisted on that. We have an emerging community locally with youngsters growing up in Canary Wharf and on the Island, so we knew we’d need state-of-the-art educational facilities.
“The private homes here and the social housing are integrated –it’s one community and to be told and given the assurance that the quality of the homes is the same across both tenures is important.
“People who have and those who have not, must have the same aspirations, the same life chances – we are one humanity.”
“Building more social housing is about partnerships. This is a good example where a private developer – Canary Wharf Group – has worked with the council to deliver a high proportion of social homes.
“We have a number of schemes in the pipeline ourselves in the borough, which will be 100% social homes, and we’re also working with registered social landlords on others. It’s a continuous endeavour.”
The affordable rental homes currently under construction at Wood Wharf have been sold to CBRE UK Affordable Housing Fund and will be managed by Pinnacle Group, which already looks after the 300 affordable properties on the estate.
Shobi said: “This affordable
housing project will be the best in the UK when it’s ready to welcome residents next year.
“Providing these homes in Canary Wharf is all part of what we’re creating here – a thriving, diverse, welcoming neighbourhood.
“It’s a place for all that includes a mix of accommodation set alongside public spaces with art for everyone to enjoy, an NHS surgery, schools and a nursery, a theatre and even open-water swimming.”
CWG has also worked with the council on a scheme to offer commercial space at Wood Wharf to local businesses to help boost east London’s economy. A florist, hairdresser, nail salon, fitness studio and cafe have already launched, with all 10 units expected to open by the end of the summer. Businesses were selected by a joint panel from CWG and the council with the aim of creating local social benefit. Go to canarywharf.com or towerhamlets.gov.uk for more Families can live here in properties like this overlooking the open water of Blackwall Basin. Kids can grow up with aspiration
£135,000
Some properties at Neptune Wharf offer views over to the Isle Of Dogs
Maximum discount on sale price currently on offer at Galliard Homes’ Neptune Wharf
how a vibrant local community and a carousel of incentives at Neptune Wharf is a compelling offer for SE8
by Jon Massey
We are delighted to have completed Neptune Wharf and to be able to deliver highly specified new apartments in Deptford,” said Eli Dias, executive chairman and CEO of Galliard Homes. “We are thrilled to be launching this exceptional collection of homes for private sale in such a dynamic area.”
Located on Grinstead Road, with Deptford Park to the north and Folkestone Gardens to the south, the scheme connects the two open spaces via a newly constructed public square, while providing more than 170 apartments spread over six buildings.
Currently on the market are 37 apartments for private sale, with Galliard recently unveiling a host of incentives for prospective buyers. Four properties have been significantly discounted with price reductions of up to £135,000.
First-time buyers can look forward to having their Stamp Duty bills covered, while contributions to legal costs are also available for those using solicitors from a preferred panel to handle conveyancing.
There are also 100% mortgage deals available for those who meet the criteria, meaning even those who haven’t saved up a deposit could potentially purchase a home. As for the apartments available for sale themselves, one and two-bedroom properties are available with some of the larger units laid out as duplexes.
Buyers can expect full height glazing with homes on upper levels offering direct views of Canary Wharf, the City and the surrounding open spaces.
Inside oak-style flooring, light grey walls and steel hardware present a neutral base with open-plan living areas and private balconies for all apartments.
Kitchens feature integrated Smeg appliances, navy base units and oak-style wall cupboards over stone worktops.
The homes come with a wealth of tech including LED lighting, in-built radio, TV and Sky-Q ports and kitchen taps that deliver hot, cold or boiling water on demand.
Main bedrooms boast built-in wardrobes, while bathrooms are tiled in porcelain and come with white sanitaryware, thermostatic
We are thrilled to be launching this exceptional collection of homes for private sale in such a dynamic area
Eli Dias, Galliard Homes
showers and heated towel rails.
The homes all achieve an Energy Performance Certificate rating of B and include central heating systems based on flat-panel white radiators. Some apartments are available fully furnished.
Neptune Wharf is located around a 16-minute brisk stroll from three stations – Deptford, South Bermondsey and Surrey Quays – offering rail and Overground connections into central and east London. It’s located about 15 minutes from Canary Wharf via bus and Tube.
The development is in an area that is set to see major regeneration over the coming years as schemes at nearby Canada Water and New Bermondsey, both bringing thousands of incoming residents, businesses and new infrastructure to this part of south-east London.
As an increasingly attractive part of the city, it’s therefore likely to bode well for those seeking capital appreciation as well as an interesting place to live.
key details: Neptune Wharf
A total of 37 private sale apartments are on offer at Neptune Wharf through Galliard Homes. Prices start at £375,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Two-beds, including duplexes, are also available. Viewings are by appointment.
Apartments are also available for private rental at Neptune Wharf, with one, two and threebeds on offer. Prices start at £1,900 per month, including 1GB Wi-Fi. Go to galliardhomes.com for more information on homes for sale and neptunewharflondon.com for details on rental properties
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