Bromley-by-Bow, east London
Currently Full
Our self-contained flats have spacious double bedrooms and are close to Devons Road DLR station and Bromley-by-Bow underground, providing access to central London on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. Living in Bromley-by-Bow, you’ll get to enjoy riverside walks and atmospheric pubs, as well as London’s first public art walk, The Line, showcasing work from the acclaimed artist, Tracey Emin.
What’s available? Currently full.
Top features
- Close to riverside walks and parks to escape the bustle of the city
- Some of the properties offer brilliant views of the Canary Wharf skyline
- Within easy reach of historical pubs, and cafes such as The Nunnery, housed within a former convent
- Under 20 minutes to a large Westfield shopping centre and two cinemas in Stratford
Transport links
- London Underground: Bromley-by-Bow underground station is four minutes’ walk away. You can catch regular District and Hammersmith & City line trains into central London
- Docklands Light Railway: Devons Road DLR station is five minutes’ walk away. The train will take you to Stratford, Canary Wharf and Bank within 30 minutes.
The property
Outdoor space: Bromley recreation ground is nearby, and within a 10 minute walk, you can escape the bustle of the city with pleasant walks along the River Lea and over the Blue Bridge. From here you can reach Bow Creek Ecology Park and enjoy views across the water to The O2, a large entertainment complex. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is also 20 minutes’ walk away.
Parking/bike storage: You can store your bike inside the property. There is parking available on streets nearby but a permit is needed.
Please note that photos on this page represent the range of spaces we manage and do not necessarily depict the space you may move into. You will have an opportunity to see the flats at a later stage, at a private, or in-person group viewing.
The high street
Within easy reach of the properties, you can access a Tesco Superstore; Sainsbury’s Local; Bromley-by-Bow Health Centre; pharmacy and gym.
Nearby is the cosy and relaxed Galvanisers Union pub with Wednesday quiz nights and The Beehive pub for a great selection of food and beers. Bow Community Centre offers fitness classes including yoga, karate and aerobics; coffee mornings, and training and development sessions. There are also plenty of ways to get involved at the Centre through volunteering, including leading a weekly community group to support one of their many weekly events.
Arts and leisure
Take a 10 minute walk to Bow high street to explore the Nunnery Gallery, a cafe and free arts venue working to champion emerging local artists. Occupying a former 19th century convent, you can discover gothic arches and original tiled floors as you take in the artwork reflecting the history and heritage of the local area.
A 15 minute walk past the River Lea towards the Thames will bring you to Three Mills Island. Explore the world’s largest surviving tidal mill with a guided tour on Sundays followed by a relaxing afternoon enjoying Three Mills Green with a coffee and sweet treat from the cafe.
Three Mills Green is also host to The Line, London’s first public art walk. Tracing the Greenwich Meridian from The O2 to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you can discover incredible artwork from the likes of Thomas J Price, Madge Gill and Tracey Emin’s ‘A Moment Without You’ – her only public sculpture in London.
How to apply
If you want to be the first to find out more about our great property and attend a viewing, complete our online application form.
Find out more about the process of applying to become a property guardian and our eligibility criteria.
Volunteering opportunities
Dot Dot Dot guardians volunteer at least 16 hours every month for good causes. Here’s a few local volunteering opportunities to get you inspired:
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Poplar HARCA
There are many great ways to get involved, from leading a community group to supporting events. -
Spotlight Youth Centre
By volunteering here you will be supporting young people’s development and empowering the wider community. You will also be working alongside a large team consisting of staff, volunteers and incredible partners! Opportunities include; outreach support, youth support, creative support, front of house and administration roles.
Fees and costs
- 1-bed flats are £730pcm for sole occupancy or £475pcm per person for couples looking to share (excluding council tax and utilities).
- 2-bed flats are £850pcm for sole occupancy or £553pcm for a couple or two friends looking to share (excluding council tax and utilities).
- 2.5-bed flats are £880pcm for sole occupancy or £572pcm per person for couples looking to share (excluding council tax and utilities).
- Refundable security payment (equivalent of 5 weeks’ fees): from £548-1,015 depending on the property and how many people are living there
- Fees exclude council tax and utilities
- No hidden costs, service charges or admin fees
Dot Dot Dot will undertake a review of our licence fees every twelve months. This includes council tax and utilities, where they are included in the monthly licence fee. In such instances, any increases in council tax and utilities will be passed onto our guardians.
