There are various local shops, pubs, wine bars and restaurants in the area.

There is a large Asda supermarket close by at Crossharbour station.

Canary Wharf itself now boasts over 30 High Street shops in its Mall.

London Arena is within walking distance (ice hockey, concerts etc) and there are local gyms and a sailing club on Mill Quay.

Next to Asda is Mudchute Farm, a popular local attraction.

 Historic Greenwich (Cutty Sark, crafts market, Royal Park, Observatory) can easily be reached by DLR or on foot under the Thames via the foot tunnel.