
A guide to living in Bow
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Best places to live in Bow
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.67
(194 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 21 in Bow

Marner Point, E3
By Barratt Homes
4.51
(7 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 21 in Bow

Ivy Point, E3
By Barratt Homes
4.41
(8 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Bow

Fish Island Village, E3
By The Hill Group, Peabody
4.36
(30 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 21 in Bow

Caspian Wharf, E3
By Berkeley
4.32
(20 reviews)
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
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
Posted by
Simona Walker, Building manager
Sept 2026
Salma S (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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)
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Octin Cash Cash (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Fifi R (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Posted by
Simona Walker, Building manager
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Hermione Z (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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