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29.0

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8.9

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2.7

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Indigo, PE1

By Lambert Smith Hampton

4.34

4.34

(17 reviews)

Indigo is a brand-new flagship development located on Cattle Market Road in the heart of Peterborough city centre, offering a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses. Professionally managed by Lambert Smith Hampton Residential Ltd, the development provides modern living spaces finished to high standards, complete with integrated appliances. Notably, Indigo offers rental prices at 20% below market value, making it an attractive option for young professionals and families. The development is pet-friendly, with select units accommodating pets, and welcomes sharers.
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Ranked 1st out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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The Hawkings, PE28

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.79

4.79

(7 reviews)

The Hawkings in Alconbury offers a range of newly built, highly energy-efficient two, three, and four-bedroom family homes, all equipped with standard solar panels. Each home is finished to a high-quality specification, featuring integrated Zanussi appliances and smart home technology, including remote-controlled heating and locking systems. This development is part of the larger Urban and Civic Alconbury Weald project, which includes mixed-tenure homes, schools, and other amenities.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Crossway Gardens, CB2

By Vertex Living

4.46

4.46

(9 reviews)

Located just a mile away from the picturesque village of Grantchester, infamous for its beautiful meadows, a plethora of pubs, and punting on the River Cam, this development boasts 61 stylish apartments with the opportunity to enjoy everything about city life.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Marleigh, CB5

By The Hill Group

4.34

4.34

(24 reviews)

Marleigh Park is an award-winning community of exceptional 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes with fantastic convenience, while green spaces offer the perfect place to relax and unwind. Enjoy everyday essentials on your doorstep with Co-op supermarket, fitness at R3FORM Pilates, Italian treats at Salento, and more! Ideally located just a 20-minute cycle ride to Cambridge City Centre. Homes from £309,950
4th

Ranked 4th out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Cala at Hampton Lakes, PE7

By CALA Homes

4.33

4.33

(9 reviews)

Hampton Lakes is situated in Hampton Vale, which boasts a host of amenities as well as a vibrant neighbourhood and Peterborough's excellent transport links.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Jonathan Coles (Owner)

Verified Resident

Rayners Green, CB7

Oct 2025

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Hill = Joke

Jonathan Coles (Owner)

Verified Resident

Rayners Green, CB7

Oct 2025

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

aftersales shockingly poor. Customer service team ill equipped to handle basic queries. Offered site visits to show/explain and highlight the issues. No responses

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

I wish i had known how poor the customer service and aftersales team were. I've wasted so much time and effort trying to engage with them. Execs at the top not interested and wont reply to letters. Pointless, toothless process/team.

What is the best feature of your home:

Not sure why this is relevant to posting a poor performance review of Hill Residential.

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Luwen M (Owner)

Verified Resident

Knights Park, CB3

Sept 2025

5
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Great experience of first-time buyer

Luwen M (Owner)

Verified Resident

Knights Park, CB3

Sept 2025

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

Very good neighbourhood and great design of the property. Sainsbury is very close by and also other facilities like cafe and pizzeria

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

Not really - everything is transparent and all staff is helpful

What is the best feature of your home:

Good design, solid structure, nice layout and spacious rooms


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Bilal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Indigo, PE1

May 2025

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Good place to stay in.

Bilal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Indigo, PE1

May 2025

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

Bad aspects Issues withs collection of parcels at times where the courier cannot find the place. And smell in the corriders.

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

Yes, had issues getting a key for the post box which is sorted now.

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

Parking issues are a nightmare and the noise is pretty loud outside due to the clubs/pubs


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T franklin (Tenant)

Origins, CB3

May 2025

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The design of our townhome is very pleasing to look at and very comfortable to live in

T franklin (Tenant)

Origins, CB3

May 2025

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

Overall great property and area to live in. It is very peaceful and quiet and the community is just as beautiful, Very lovely.

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

Alisha, one of our property managers was a huge help, I will be recommending this property to friends. She truly does care about our concerns and issues when it comes to properties.

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

Nothing at all. I feel like the property is beautiful inside and out

Manager response

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying both the design and comfort of your townhome, as well as the peaceful community and excellent location close to Cambridge city centre. It’s fantastic to know that Alisha has been such a help and that you’ve felt well supported; your kind words about her care and responsiveness will mean a great deal to the team. We’re thrilled that your experience has been so positive and that you’d be happy to recommend the property to friends. Creating homes and communities that residents are proud of is exactly what we aim for, and we’re so pleased this has been your experience.

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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

Sept 2025


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S Magoney (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Darlington House, PE2

May 2025

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

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An expensive way to live poorly

S Magoney (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Darlington House, PE2

May 2025

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

Dirty, lots of traffic noise from motorcycles. Antis -social behaviour from non-residents. Rubbish everywhere.

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

Very badly. Do not respond at all, or respond so slowly and not in a helpful way. Fire alarms going off and no light bulbs on arrival when I moved in. Had to buy my own battery replacement and light bulbs. No one able to tell me what kind of light bulbs Had no water for >48 hours.

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

Smelly and overpriced. I would have to pay for private parking for a week because they wouldn’t get back to me about the residents parking

Manager response

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and I am very sorry that you have been having issues with your home. Please can you contact hello@lloydsliving.co.uk with your details and I will get one of our management team to pick up with you directly so hopefully they can personally resolve your issues.

Posted by

Lloyds Living, Customer Team

May 2025


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