I wasn't expecting to see Canary Wharf from here, and it wouldn't have crossed my mind, except for the fact that those towers are very familiar. It's 8 miles as the crow flies. Th second shot is the main road.. which this road comes off.
It's a really nice area here with some surprisingly quiet roads just off the extremely busy main roads.. and there's a lovely cheese shop Couldn't afford to get a place here, though
Ooh, and whilst sitting in a restaurant I saw Todd Carty walk by (of Grange Hill and Eastenders fame). I know, not really that exciting!