Barking Riverside

Settlement in Essex

England

Barking Riverside

Legoland? One of three 1970s high rise blocks just off the A13 were given their distinctive red toy building block makeover in the late 1980’s early 1990’s. This one is Dunmow House. — Legoland? Credit: Glyn Baker

Barking Riverside is a suburban development located in the borough of Barking and Dagenham, Essex, England. Situated along the River Thames, it is one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe. The area was historically characterized by industrial use, including a power station and landfill site, but has been transformed into a thriving residential community.

Covering an area of approximately 443 acres, Barking Riverside is being developed in multiple phases to create a diverse and sustainable neighborhood. The project aims to provide around 10,800 new homes upon completion, accommodating a population of over 26,000 residents. The development also includes commercial spaces, community facilities, schools, parks, and open spaces.

Transportation infrastructure has been a key focus of the project. The Barking Riverside Overground station, opened in 2021, connects the area to the London Overground network, providing easy access to central London. Additionally, plans are in place to extend the London Underground's District Line to Barking Riverside, further improving connectivity.

The design of Barking Riverside prioritizes sustainability and environmental considerations. Measures such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient homes contribute to the area’s eco-friendly approach. The development also emphasizes the preservation of the natural environment, incorporating the River Thames and its surrounding marshes into the landscape.

Barking Riverside offers a range of housing options, including affordable and shared ownership properties, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive community. The development is expected to provide new employment opportunities and enhance the local economy, contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of the borough of Barking and Dagenham.

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Barking Riverside Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.520173/0.11579882 or Grid Reference TQ4682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Legoland?

One of three 1970s high rise blocks just off the A13 were given their distinctive red toy building block makeover in the late 1980’s early 1990’s. This one is Dunmow House.

Glyn Baker

A Mecca for Bowling?

Gorsebrook Leisure Centre Dagenham showing the cultural delights of the East London/Essex borders.

Glyn Baker

All Gas & Wind!

In the foreground is the gas powered conventional station near Dagenham Dock. In the background is one of two Norman Foster designed wind turbines that supply the power to Ford's Diesel engine plant. The rotor blades are 70m in diameter. The two turbines save 5700 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year

Glyn Baker

Substation Sunset

This major electrical substation is located in Renwick Road Creekmouth near Dagenham.

Glyn Baker

Creekmouth Substation

This is just a small section of the electrical substation at Creekmouth

Glyn Baker

A Creekmouth Jetty

This is a jetty at the eastern end of Creekmouth looking across the Thames towards Thamesmead

Glyn Baker

Thames & Navigation Marker

A navigation marker on the Thames between Creekmouth and Dagenham Dock. The picture was taken looking downstream so it is Dagenham Dock and Ford’s in the background.

Glyn Baker

N-Power Depot

This is a derelict ancillary building to the old Barking Power Station, long since demolished. The area is still owned by N-Power and this is their "Open Air Storage Depot" or so the sign nearby declares. Tied to the railings is a planning application for the old power station site. Included are 10800 homes, 65,000 sq metres of retail space, and all the infrastructure (schools, medical, facilities etc etc) to service them, in fact a new town in the Thames Gateway. Also included in the application are provision for a City Farm and an ecology centre.

Glyn Baker

Paper Recycling in Creekmouth

This is a photo of one of SITA’s paper recycling depots. SITA is the country’s largest waste management company. The group as a whole recycle some 1.4 million tonnes of waste per year. This plant handles some of the 350,000 tonnes of paper and card the company recycles each year. In the background can be seen the Barking Creek flood defence barrier.

Glyn Baker

Blumsom timber merchants

This is a photo of Blumsom timber merchants kiln drying plant. The company declare they only use wood from legal renewable resources and have a written environmental policy.

Glyn Baker

Eastbury Manor Barking

This is a photograph of Eastbury Manor Barking. The kind of building that is far from typical in the area. Built in the mid 17th Century by a wealthy merchant; Clement Sysley on land once owned by Barking Abbey. Over the centuries the building passed through many hands falling into decay in the early part of the 20th century. The manor was saved for the nation by the National Trust in 1918.

Glyn Baker

Turn Off For Barking

This is the Barking and Becontree junction on the A13. The flyover marks the point where Alfreds Way becomes Ripple Road. The photograph was taken looking eastbound.

Glyn Baker

Thamesmere

Looking across Thamesmere Lake towards the Thamesmere Leisure Centre. Rather prosaically the Environment Agency pumping station on the lake refers to the location as "Lake 4".

Glyn Baker

Park in Thamesmead

This is a canalised stream through a recreation ground in Thamesmead. The photograph was taken looking north.

Glyn Baker

golf driving range

The golf driving range, situated at the end of Fairway Drive (where else?) in Thamesmead

Stephen Craven

Barking Barrier

the flood barrier at the mouth of the River Roding at Barking, viewed from the Thames Path on the opposite bank

Stephen Craven

Barking Barrier

This is the downstream side of the barrier, which was built over a period of four years, being completed in 1983. It is about 60 metres high, and was needed to be this size to allow shipping to reach the Town Quay in Barking further upstream. The barrier crosses the Barking Creek reach of the River Roding, at its confluence with the River Thames.

Nigel Cox