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Thames View Estate

Coordinates: 51°31′42″N 0°06′27″E / 51.528239°N 0.107597°E / 51.528239; 0.107597
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Thames View Estate
Shopping precinct on Bastable Avenue
Thames View Estate is located in Greater London
Thames View Estate
Thames View Estate
Location within Greater London
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBARKING
Postcode districtIG11
Dialling code020
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51°31′42″N 0°06′27″E / 51.528239°N 0.107597°E / 51.528239; 0.107597

Thames View Estate is a large housing estate in Barking and Dagenham in East London, England.[1]

History

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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

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

Geography

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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

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Thames View is served by the East London Transit

Public transport is provided by the East London Transit bus rapid transit service.

References

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  1. ^ "Thames View - Hidden London". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM PLANNING COMMITTEE: Application for Planning Permission" (PDF). modgov.lbbd.gov.uk.
  3. ^ "Thames View - Hidden London". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. ^ "The borough of Barking | British History Online".