Open House Festival 2022: a neighbourhood guide to East Ham
If you’ve ever spoken to a Londoner about the area they live in, chances are they’ve given you a lengthy list of the things that make it so special.
And this year’s London Open House Festival is shining a spotlight on nine London neighbourhoods. So you’ll be able to see for yourself what makes them such great places to live. The neighbourhoods have been chosen for their thriving communities, cultural scenes and hidden gems.
East Ham is just one of the spotlighted neighbourhoods being celebrated at this year’s festival. You can visit a number of public buildings and private homes during the two-week event in September.
Take a look at our handy guide to East Ham before you go.
Where is East Ham?
Known for its bustling urban vibe, East Ham is found in the East London borough of Newham, nine miles east of central London. It’s bordered by Plaistow, Forest Gate and Barking.
The area’s two largest parks are Central Park and Plashet Park, while the sprawling greenery of Wanstead Flats is less than a mile away.
What can I see in East Ham during Open House Festival 2022?
You can join guided tours of several local community spaces. Explore the Grade II-listed town hall, the recently restored Boleyn Tavern, and Red Door Studios – a workspace for East Ham creatives.
What types of homes are there in East Ham?
The main road through East Ham, Barking Road, is intersected by quiet residential streets lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraces. There are also new homes developments in nearby Upton Park, comprising contemporary, multiple-bedroom flats.
Take a look at houses and flats for sale in East Ham
Take a look at homes available to rent in East Ham
What’s the average house price?
The average asking price of a home in East Ham is £425,810, which is well below the London average of £668,587.
Demand for properties for sale – that’s the number of people that send an enquiry on Rightmove about a home – is up 9% when compared to the same period in 2021. For rented homes, demand has increased by 46% in East Ham since 2021.
You can check out recent sold prices in East Ham here.
Does East Ham have good transport links?
East Ham is in Zone 3 and 4 of London’s transport network. The station is served by the District Line, and the Hammersmith & City line. There’s also Upton Park nearby. Journey times to central London take around half an hour on the Tube.
East Ham is less than a mile from Forest Gate Station, which is served by Elizabeth Line trains. Journeys into Liverpool Street Station on this line take just 13 minutes.
You can take a look at some of the incredible buildings, gardens and private homes you can visit via the Open House website.
Rightmove is the headline partner of Open House Festival.
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