A guide to living in Bow

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Average

8.4%

Disappointing

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Very poor

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Best places to live in Bow

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.67

4.67

(194 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.
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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.
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Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Bow

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Fish Island Village, E3

By The Hill Group, Peabody

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.
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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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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'.

Jewel J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live

Jewel J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Sept 2026

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

The location is very convenient, with a tube station and Tesco both within close walking distance, making it easy to get around and access everything you need. One downside is that it can get quite noisy, especially with the windows open, due to the surrounding traffic and training.

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

The building management team has been friendly, approachable and responsive when issues have been raised. They are helpful in keeping residents informed and arranging maintenance when needed. Overall the team is supportive and easy to communicate with.

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

One thing to be aware of is that the area can get quite noisy, particularly with the windows open, so this is worth considering if you prefer a quieter environment. Overall, I’ve had a positive experience living here and would recommend it to new neighbours

Manager response

Dear Jewel, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you have had a positive experience living here and that you are happy with the building, facilities and the support provided by our management team. It is lovely to hear that you find the location convenient and that you have found the team friendly, approachable and responsive. We also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the noise in the area. We understand that this can be a consideration, particularly when windows are open, and we will certainly take your comments on board. Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending us to new neighbours. It is greatly appreciated by the whole team, and we are very pleased to know that you have enjoyed your time here. Kind regards, Simona

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Simona Walker, Building manager

Sept 2026


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Salma S (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Sept 2026

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

4
4
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4

Very good

Salma S (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Sept 2026

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

Good things there is tesco near by and district line so central is close. Stratford and canary warf are also close.

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

I did not raise any yet but i m sure they are helpful.

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

To get to cannary warf the bus is not frequent so you should know its time not like the tube every 2 min but there is the dlr (10 min walk)


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Octin Cash Cash (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 2026

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

5
5
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5

Healthy and self-sufficent environment. Well kept. Trendy

Octin Cash Cash (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 2026

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

Although the area is not very central, it is developing with new businesses, both recreational and shops. Already you can take care of a lot of things within walking distance, and the surrondings are relatively safe; soon it will be possible to live a full life in the area (Restaurant density could improve, as well as cultural spots). Neighbouring families and people are friendly in general. At the same time, it is super practical to get to Central and West London given the proximity of the underground and bus stops.

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

Usually promptly. Haven't had bad experiences personally.

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

I believe everything was disclosed or self-evident.


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Fifi R (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 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

Best Place to stay !!

Fifi R (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 2026

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

The area is peaceful, safe, and well-maintained, with a lovely community atmosphere. It is also convenient and easily accessible, with shops, restaurants, and other essential amenities nearby. Overall, it is a very comfortable and pleasant area to live in, and we always felt at home and well looked after during our stay.

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

Prompt with their responses all the time and also respectful of guest privacy

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

The communal areas such as private dining rooms bbq spaces have to be payed for if you want to book them

Manager response

Hi Fifi & Sesame, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words genuinely mean a great deal to the whole team. It has been an absolute pleasure having you with us, and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here and felt so well looked after. Knowing that the team helped make the building feel like home is particularly lovely to hear. We’re also very grateful for your feedback regarding the communal spaces and the booking charges. We will certainly take this on board as we continue to look at ways to improve the experience for our residents. We are sorry to see you leave, but we’re delighted that you are taking away such wonderful memories. You have been fantastic residents, and we wish you both all the very best for the future. Thank you again for your kind words, and please know that you will always be very welcome back! Warmest wishes, Simona Walker

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Simona Walker, Building manager

Sept 2026


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Hermione Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 2026

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

5
5
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5

A comfortable and convenient place to live

Hermione Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Aug 2026

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

The local area is very convenient and well connected by public transport, making it easy to travel around London. There are supermarkets and other useful shops nearby, and the area is generally quiet and pleasant to live in.

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

The building management has always been helpful and responsive whenever I have raised an issue. Problems are usually dealt with efficiently, and the staff are friendly and easy to communicate with.

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

I wish I had known how convenient the area would be before moving in. The transport links are very useful and there are plenty of everyday amenities nearby. Overall, there haven’t been any major surprises and I have enjoyed living here.


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