Broadwater Green is a mixed council/private estate in Thamesmead

Thamesmead

Thamesmead is a district of south-east London, England, located in the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley. It is situated east of Charing Cross....

, London

London

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. It was originally only two long roads, but since 1999 has grown into a very large estate. Unlike many council estates, there are no towerblocks in Broadwater Green. It has been commonly referred to as "The Yellow Brick Houses" by local residents in the immediate vicinity. There is a restaurant

Restaurant

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/public house

Public house

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 named "The Princess Alice" at the entrance to the estate.

Broadwater Green was built on the Royal Arsenal

Royal Arsenal

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, just off the shore of the Thames River, and directly opposite of Belmarsh Prison. It is part of the London Borough of Greenwich

London Borough of Greenwich

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External links

• Gallions Housing Association The housing association that owns and manages the social housing in Broadwater Green and the majority of the rest of Thamesmead.