Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Wapping · E1W
London Dock, Wapping
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennington Street, Wapping, London E1W |
| Masterplan architect | Patel Taylor |
| Developer | St George (Berkeley Group) |
| Homes | About 1,800 on completion |
| Site | 6.5 hectares, former News International site |
| Commercial | About 180,000 sq ft |
| Public space | Gauging Square, Market Square, gardens |
London Dock at a glance
About London Dock
For more than two centuries the walled docks were closed to the public. The scheme opens new routes through the site, retaining historic buildings to the north and linking Wapping to the City and St Katharine Docks.
Landscaped "market gardens" recall the land's use before the docks, and a text-trail artwork by Gordon Young runs through the public spaces.
Wapping and Shadwell (Overground), Tower Hill (District and Circle), Tower Gateway and Shadwell (DLR), and Whitechapel for the Elizabeth line.
St Katharine Docks,Marina, cafés and restaurants.,Tower of London,A short walk west.,Wapping High Street,Riverside pubs and warehouses.
Buyers and tenants who want new homes close to the City with a village feel.
Wapping: converted warehouses, Georgian houses and new developments
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Frequently asked questions
Map: London Dock
Walled docks closed to the public for two centuries, reopened as a new neighbourhood.
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Who is building London Dock?
St George, part of Berkeley Group.
What was on the site?
The News International print works, and earlier the London Docks.
How many homes?
About 1,800 when complete.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Details such as amenities and ownership can change; check with the building's managing agent.
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