Eastham LONDON, UK
Major Ethnic Groups:89% South Asian,Indian,African
・Eastham, which is located in the eastern outskirts of London, has a large
population of south Asian immigrants.
・The shopping area along Green street spans 1.5km, and most of the shops sell
saris and accessories.Some of them sell modern designed saris which also
appeal to English customers.
・Queens Market in front of Upton Park tube station hold nearly 100 grocery
stalls. Due to the building's state of disrepair, the local authority have
planned to redevelop the area and rebuild a new shopping mall. However, the
proposal did not prove popular with stall holders and residents, and therefore
the redevelopment plan remains pending.
・Residents advertise jobs, second-hand goods and accommodation on the wall
of the newsstand near Upton Park station.
