Until very recently, the Isle of Dogs and its neighbouring areas were industrial wastelands. Formerly surrounded by water and cut off from the rest of London, it now boasts good transport links with the DLR and the Jubilee Line as well as the Overground all within easy reach, and finally feels like the Zone 2 area it is. As more new housing and local amenities come to the area, the Isle of Dogs will only continue to become a more desirable place to live.
The character of the Isle of Dogs and the wider surrounding area, is changing as significant new redevelopment is underway. The community is ethnically diverse, and there is a lot of social housing here.
The Isle of Dogs is a safe area. The Met ranks the area as having average crime, while the 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate were both lower than the London average. Across the river, surrounding the O2 centre, is an above average crime area.
Parking in this area can be difficult and expensive. The rate of car ownership in this area is lower than in London overall, at about one car for every two households. There can also be significant traffic in the area, due to it being the site of the Blackwall Tunnel.
The area is home to a few pubs, but you will likely need to look elsewhere for late night entertainment. Canary Wharf does have a lot of restaurants and bars, and entertainment venues like cinemas.
There are slightly fewer children aged 0-15 in this area than in London overall. The area's housing is largely flats, rather than houses. There is not a lot of green space, although Mudchute Park is beloved by residents.
This area does not have a lot of green space, and most of the accommodation is flats, rather than houses. This would not be a great place to own a dog. There is an equestrian centre at Mudchute Farm.
Blackwall Station is in on the DLR in Zone 2, as are All Saints and East India stations. Canary Wharf is relatively close by for access to the Jubilee Line. There are several buses serving the area. The area has good road connections, and is home to the Blackwall Tunnel and the A1261 (Aspen Way). London City Airport is nearby.