[1][2] A combination of bomb damage during the Second World War and later redevelopment means that almost nothing is left of the original buildings of the street.
On the south side it is joined by Milligan Street.
Most of the buildings in the street are publicly owned housing, built during the first phase of redevelopment after bomb damage was cleared in the 1960s and 1970s.
In addition there is the Cyril Jackson Primary School, the Limehouse Youth Centre and some commercial buildings.
The Westferry Docklands Light Railway station is located in the street.