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Average property price in Newham (April 2026) – £395,266 Property breakdown* Detached – £735,327 Semi-detached – £505,583 Terraced – £460,655 Flat – £331,404 *According to the Land Registry House Price Index
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SILVERTOWN Argenta
Set to become one of east London’s most iconic neighbourhoods, Silvertown is a 27-acre placemaking project being delivered by The Silvertown Partnership. Offering a stylish selection of one and two bedroom apartments, homes at Argenta have been designed with modern living in mind. The spacious properties are complete with contemporary interiors, impressive nishes and fully integrated kitchens. Each apartment comes with its own private balcony and access to a private residents’ garden – ideal for relaxing after work or enjoying the buzz of the Docklands below. In addition to the impressive on-site facilities planned, there is already plenty on offer for Argenta purchasers in the area. Minutes from the new homes is a selection
Tesco Express are on the doorstep, with larger supermarkets in Canning Town and Beckton. Gallions Reach Shopping Park (around 10 minutes away) has some handy stores including Boots, Matalan, Next, TK Maxx and JD, while Westfield Stratford City, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres, is a little further at around 15-20 minutes. The local restaurant scene is centred around the Royal Docks and Royal Wharf, rather than Silvertown High Street, which is currently the quieter option. Again, this will continue to develop over the next 5-10 years as the development is completed.Well-loved local options currently include Heroica Lounge for pizza, Nakhon Thai for Thai food overlooking the docks, and Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar for street food- inspired eats and hand-crafted cocktails. For a unique and luxurious experience, head to Lands End Restaurant, on the Sunborn Yacht at the Royal Victoria Dock. Evenings in Silvertown are fairly quiet, once the office workers and ExCel visitors depart, but there are some great pubs to discover, including The Windjammer and The Fox, ExCel. Many venues also offer outdoor terraces – perfect for al fresco wining and dining in the summer months. For a bigger night out, the world is your oyster. Head to Canary Wharf for upscale wine bars, the O2 for concerts and comedy, Stratford for Boxpark, or Hackney Wick for independent breweries.
of independent cafes, restaurants and local supermarkets. The Thames Barrier Park is just a short walk away, and on weekends, residents can head to Royal Victoria Dock and enjoy watersports, riverside walks and a plethora of places to eat and drink – including boutique brunch spots, eateries, local breweries and waterside pubs, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, bars and cafes, creating a lively hub centred around the dock and Grade II listed Silo D. Silvertown is well connected, with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) from Pontoon Dock and the Elizabeth Line from Custom House providing access to central London and beyond. The new Silvertown Tunnel links Silvertown to the Greenwich Peninsula and The O2 Arena. Prices start from £97,500 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment (full market value £390,000). Show home viewings are available by appointment.
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*Based on a 25% share with a full market value of £390,000
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