Area Guide to Isle of Dogs

Area Guide to Isle of Dogs

Our area guide to Isle of Dogs gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include E14

Isle of Dogs Area Overview

This area has been regenerated extensively over the past decade, though the Isle of Dogs is somewhat isolated from the rest of the Docklands development.

Isle of Dogs Property Types & Architecture

The dock and riverside area is lined with new modern apartment blocks with wonderful views of the Thames.

In the south of the Island there are still a number of traditional terraced houses and to the north some Victorian terraces.

Isle of Dogs Shopping & Entertainment

Cabot Place adjacent to the Canary Wharf complex is the nearest main shopping area.

The London Arena on the Isle of Dogs is now a major sporting and concert venue.

Isle of Dogs Who lives here?

Young professionals working in the City of Docklands.

Guide to Isle of Dogs transport links:

Trains

  • Limehouse (National Rail)

Tubes

  • Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line, Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 2)
  • Stepney Green (District Line) (Zone 2)

DLR Stations

  • All Saints (Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 2)
  • Blackwall (Zone 2)
  • Crossharbour (Zone A)
  • East India (Zone 2)
  • Island Gardens (Zone 2)
  • Limehouse (Zone 2)
  • Limehouse (National Rail) (Zone 2)
  • Mudchute (Zone 2)
  • Poplar (Zone 2)
  • West India Quay (Zone 2)
  • Westferry (Zone 2)

Isle of Dogs Local Authorities:

Isle of Dogs is represented by Tower Hamlets Council which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Isle of Dogs Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Isle of Dogs area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council A B C D E F G H
Tower Hamlets £724 £845 £965 £1,086 £1,327 £1,569 £1,810 £2,172
English Averages £761 £888 £1,015 £1,142 £1,396 £1,650 £1,904 £2,285
How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Isle of Dogs & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Isle of Dogs fall under the Tower Hamlets Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Isle of Dogs by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Isle of Dogs:

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