A guide to living in Bow

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Very Good

31.7%

Average

8.3%

Disappointing

1.2%

Very poor

0.5%

Best places to live in Bow

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.67

4.67

(188 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 21 in Bow

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Marner Point, E3

By Barratt Homes

4.51

4.51

(7 reviews)

Marner Point by Barratt London is a residential development situated in Jefferson Plaza in Bow. Residents can enjoy access to a resident's only gym as well as a communal roof terrace. The development is moments away from Bromley By Bow Underground station with links to the District and Hammersmith & City lines.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 21 in Bow

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Ivy Point, E3

By Barratt Homes

4.41

4.41

(8 reviews)

Ivy Point is part of Barrett London's St Andrew's development in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Residents can enjoy access to a 24 hour concierge service, gym and a communal roof terrace. The development is located only moments away from Bromley-by-Bow Underground stations with links to the District and Hammersmith & City lines.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Bow

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Fish Island Village, E3

By Peabody, The Hill Group

4.36

4.36

(30 reviews)

Fish Island Village is a joint venture development by Hill and Peabody, and comprises a collection of one, two and three apartments. Located conveniently between the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Victoria Park, the development is less than a twenty-minute walk away from Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre as well as being only a twelve-minute walk away from Hackney Wick Overground station with connections to the Overground. This new community benefits from a concierge and a resident's gym, which also has bespoke artwork, courtesy of local artist Xenz. There is over 50,000 sq ft of commercial space, all of which will be occupied by social enterprise The Trampery, as a new campus for fashion, innovation and sustainability. Opening in 2022 will be a range of studios, a sampling and fabrication suite, members' lounge and meeting rooms as well as co-working facilities.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 21 in Bow

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Caspian Wharf, E3

By Berkeley

4.32

4.32

(20 reviews)

Developed by Berkeley Homes, Caspian Wharf is a new-build development in Bow, East London. The development is made up of two sites divided by Violet Road in the centre. The properties are next to the Limehouse Cut and apartment sizes vary from studios to penthouses. Landgon Park and Devons Road DLR stations are just over a five-minute walk away from Caspian Wharf, and Bromley-by-Bow Underground station is a 15-minute walk away.
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Ranked 5th out of 21 in Bow

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Latest Reviews in Bow

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Miranda Reyes (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing energy and effective responses

Miranda Reyes (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in this area has been a really positive experience. There are plenty of useful amenities nearby, including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, and shops, making everyday life very convenient. The transport connections are also a big advantage, with easy access to buses and stations that make getting around London simple. The street itself feels calm and safe, with regular bin collections and no major issues with noise or traffic.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team has been very helpful and responsive whenever we have raised any questions or concerns. They communicate clearly and work quickly to find solutions, which has made the experience much easier.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how convenient the location would be. The transport links, nearby shops, and overall atmosphere of the area make daily life very easy. I would also recommend new neighbours getting familiar with the building facilities and management team, as they are very supportive.


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Doro (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Convenient location with friendly and helpful staff

Doro (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is very convenient for everyday living. There is a Tesco Extra nearby, as well as Sainsbury’s and a small local supermarket that sells especially good fresh fruit. The Underground station is only about a three-minute walk away, so transport is very convenient. The only downside is that there are not many takeaway or restaurant options nearby apart from the usual chain fast-food places. Overall, the area is convenient and well connected.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management team is generally very responsive on WhatsApp and always friendly and willing to help. Most of the issues I have raised have been dealt with efficiently. The only exception is my bedroom door handle, which I reported for repair many months ago and is still waiting to be fixed. Apart from that, I’ve had a very positive experience with the management team.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish there had been clearer guidance when I first moved in on how to set up the different utility accounts, such as electricity, water, gas and broadband. A simple guide explaining which providers to contact, how to create each account and what information is needed would have made the move-in process much easier, especially for new residents.


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Haoyun Luo (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent place to live

Haoyun Luo (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great area and excellent transport links safe and convenient and everything in a within walking distance

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Shout to saad who’s very helpfull and responds quick

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had know how good the facilities and management team were the move in process was straight forward


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Em S (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Apartment block feels like a 5 star hotel

Em S (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

My local area has good transport links and local food shops. and a pharmacy. The glazing means traffic noise is where limited.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they have always responded quickly and genuinely. The onsite team are great and the initial onboarding process was smooth.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

When I moved in there wasn’t much in the area in terms of pubs/coffee shops. However a new coffee shop is opening downstairs which is exciting!


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Jack (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

great experience.

Jack (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

For the midnight, there will have some noisy for the transport situation, but overall is quite place. Have a huge Tesco could satisfied any demand you need for the normal life. But here is quick far away from the restaurant which could by walk. Luckly, here near the tube, so do not wory this part. The public space like the art exhibition, if you a people who desert the good life experience, chose this place. And the desk font staff is the best part for this building, Saad is definitely the friendliest and most efficient employee I have ever met.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

pretty quick and efficiency, and they willing to reply any quite sound like the stupid question, even if you probably will shy to ask.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

remember open the rent account for the miantance, it will more easy for the follow up step.

Manager response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Jack! We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed the location, the 2-bedroom apartment layout, and the facilities. It's especially great to know that our management team has been responsive and helpful throughout your stay. We're also thrilled to hear your kind words about Saad. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback—he'll be very happy to know he made such a positive impression. Providing friendly and efficient support is something we truly value. Thank you as well for highlighting the local area and sharing helpful tips for future residents, including setting up the residents app early. Feedback like yours helps others make informed decisions and helps us continue improving the resident experience. We're grateful to have you as part of our community and hope you continue to enjoy your time with us! Kind regards, Darek

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Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager

Jul 2026


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