Mudchute - decent place?

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cougar26
Hi,

I'm looking for a place to stay which is close to Canary Wharf. Theres a possible place in Mudchute, only problem is I know nothing about the area.

Anyone have any helpful comments. Its close to work and the accomodation is attractive, my only concern, obviously, is the area its in. So if anyone could give me some helpful pointers it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks thanks,
cougar26
Posted: 2008-06-05 21:27:20
robcannon
ORIGINAL: cougar26

Hi,

I'm looking for a place to stay which is close to Canary Wharf. Theres a possible place in Mudchute, only problem is I know nothing about the area.

Anyone have any helpful comments. Its close to work and the accomodation is attractive, my only concern, obviously, is the area its in. So if anyone could give me some helpful pointers it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks thanks,
cougar26


I live in Mudchute, well at least Mudchute is my nearest DLR station and have lived here for the past couple of years. The area is quiet - the Isle of Dogs doesn't have any through traffic. For me it's maybe a bit too quiet. There aren't any cafes or restaurants in the area, although The Space / Hubbub on Westferry Road is a chilled out place with good food and drinks.

The nearest supermarkets are ASDA (10 minute walk - large range but not great quality) and then Waitrose, Tesco and M&S in Canary Wharf.

Greenwich is just 5 minutes away on the DLR or 15 minutes via the foot tunnel and I think that accessibility to the park, the market, restaurants, a cinema, etc. are a big plus which can be overlooked.

Transport has improved recently with the new 135 bus running along Westferry Road via Canary Wharf to Liverpool Street and Old Street and a more frequent service on the D7 bus via Canary Wharf to Mile End. At peak times there's a bus every 3-4 minutes and every 5-10 minutes during the day. There's also the (rather expensive) riverboat from Masthouse Terrace Pier to Embankment.
Posted: 2008-06-07 21:06:56
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