Heron Wharf

Rising on the former Leven Road Gasworks beside the River Lea in Poplar, East London, Heron Wharf by St William — part of the Berkeley Group — is transforming more than 20 acres into a vibrant riverside neighbourhood. The masterplan envisions over 2,800 homes; the first phase Heron Wharf collection comprises 643 suites, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, every one with a generous balcony and most enjoying park, city or river views.

The residents-only Riverside Club delivers an impressive package of around 1,500 m²: a co-working suite, bookable meeting rooms, a lobby-style Great Room, a 13-seat private cinema and a games room. The Riverside Spa completes it with a 20-metre pool overlooking the river, vitality pool, sauna, salt and steam rooms, while a 24-hour concierge mans the reception. On site there will be a 10,117 m² landscaped riverside park with a 500-metre walkway, a new nursery, a Gym Group fitness centre and shops including a Sainsbury's.

On the Zone 2/3 border, East India DLR is a 9-minute walk and Canning Town (Jubilee/DLR) 10 minutes, with Canary Wharf around 4 minutes by rail or 12 by bike. With East London homes outperforming other asset classes over the past decade and the scheme offering better value per square metre than the Zone 2 average, Heron Wharf stands out for investors targeting both capital growth and rental income.