A guide to living in Canary Wharf

Only a few decades ago, Canary Wharf was just a network of long-abandoned industrial docks. Now it’s a buzzing business and residential district, its cloud-skimming buildings full of state-of-the-art new-build apartments, hotel rooms and offices. The location often referred to as Canary Wharf consists of the 97 acre Canary Wharf Estate owned and run by The Canary Wharf Group and the wider Isle of Dogs area on the peninsula. Whilst the estate is Canary Wharf, home to a working population of over 120,000 people, many of the developments on the Isle of Dogs peninsula also market themselves as Canary Wharf and have been included in this guide. Read on to discover the developments that are rated as the best places to live in Canary Wharf and to see reviews from residents who own or rent in Canary Wharf.

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Best places to live in Canary Wharf

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.74

(259 reviews)

£2,595-£4,150 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Greystar's Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf's DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.

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Ranked 1st out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

4.29

(88 reviews)

£2,400-£8,000 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Newfoundland is the tallest build-to-rent building in London and a new iconic addition to Canary Wharf. Rising 58 storeys above the River Thames, it offers carefully designed apartments for rent with expansive views of the City or the Estate. VERTUS+ provides residents with access to amenity spaces, a curated events programme, and perks from Canary Wharf brands. Amenities include a terrace, gym, spin studio, private lounge, screening room, private dining room, self-service bar, children's play areas, and an indoor "kidult" space. Renting with Vertus ensures convenient access to London's hotspots via transportation options on a secure Estate. Enjoy shopping, bars, restaurants, festivals, abundant green and blue spaces right on the doorstep.

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Ranked 2nd out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

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4.27

(45 reviews)

ARK Canary Wharf is one of London's largest co-living space with community at the heart of it all. Residents, or 'members' here, benefit from: all-inclusive studios, regular events, gym, pool, co-working spaces and multiple shared spaces to live, work and play well. It is located in Crossharbour Plaza, just a few minutes walk from the Crossharbour and South Quay DLR stations and only 10-minutes from Canary Wharf.

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Ranked 3rd out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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8 Water Street, E14

By Vertus

4.22

(80 reviews)

£2,300-£6,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

8 Water Street is Canary Wharf's first pet-friendly address with 174 apartments for rent. Its low-rise design creates a strong connection to the water and green space. Residents enjoy a landscaped private garden, quiet boardwalks, and floating pavilions in Water Square home to popular restaurant, Hawksmoor. Amenities include a private dining room, lounge, snug, and expansive roof terrace with a dog agility course. VERTUS+ offers access to exclusive amenity spaces, year-round events, and perks from brands in Canary Wharf. Renting with Vertus provides convenient access to London's hotspots via transportation options on a secure Estate. Enjoy shopping, bars, restaurants, art, and abundant green and blue spaces on the doorstep.

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Ranked 4th out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.54

(31 reviews)

Harbour Central offers a contemporary collection of apartments in the heart of Canary Wharf's Isle of Dogs, developed as a mixed tenure community. Notting Hill Genesis manages four distinctive blocks - Salvor Tower, Thole Court, Laker Court, and Coxswain - providing a range of housing options with stunning city views. Located in one of London's most dynamic neighbourhoods, the development provides exceptional transport connectivity, enabling residents to navigate the city with ease and convenience.

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Ranked 5th out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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HG (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Poor management, feels like paying for nothing

HG (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

I like the proximity of Canary Wharf shopping mall and stations. I hate that there are an increasing number of small crimes in the area e.g. grocery store theft in our street, parcel theft in our building and random teenagers wandering in our building. And I don't like being near to the Britannia Hotel protests.

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

That parcels often get stolen and the residents leave the bin rooms and the lobby area dirty. And you pay high service charge for nothing.

What is the best feature of your home:

Views of Canary Wharf and the clever use of space in the flat.

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Phil (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Avoid Notting Hill Genesis

Phil (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

Horrible. Exorbitant service charge for no service at all. Sometimes I wonder if this is even legal! In fact, I am selling my property now after the terrible experience I've been having with NHG. At least on the plus side, I am advising friends NOT TO buy any property managed by NHG. To make them think twice before making a decision as the deal always look amazing from the beginning but once you're in, that's when the problem starts.

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The good thing was before I move in. The sales process was very straight forward. Once the deal was completed and I became shareowner, then everything else falled.

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The only advice I would give is to buy 100% outright. Forget this scheme completely as it always look good from the outset but once you're in, you will definetely regret it.

What is the best feature of your home:

The views of the apartment is great. But that's it.

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SP (Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Good development but extremely poor management

SP (Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

the development is good, well thought of. However, gym downstairs makes so much noise and you can feel the vibrations especially in the first couple of floors. It ruins the experience. Similarly, the construction area next door has not ended in years and no communication has been made regarding its completion. Building management is extremely poor. NHG hasn’t fixed problem for months and in some cases, years. Feels like a money pit with service charge going into the pit and getting nothing in return.

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

Really good transport links. Great restaurants and shopping with access to Canary Wharf mall. Cleaning around the area isn’t great with the construction area next door where people dump things. Pavements are ragged and need good work. We had theft in our apartment where furnitures were taken from the lobby and nothing was done because NHG said the cameras didn’t work properly. We haven’t received furnitures yet.

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

The quality of build and NHG’s lack of competence. The service charge has gone up from 164 to 320 in 4 years. The service has gone down.

What is the best feature of your home:

Flooring and size of the apartment. Layout is good. Access to transportation links and proximity to shops

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Carmen M (Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Good building, bad management

Carmen M (Owner)

Verified Resident

Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

Nov 2025

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

The area is lovely. There are many contruction sites that create an unwelcoming atmosphere, but im sure it will be better and better

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

The bad management and the badly budgeted service charge

What is the best feature of your home:

It is spatious and well space planned for a 1 bed.

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Stefan D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Life at Vertus - 10 George Street

Stefan D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Nov 2025

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

Grocery stores within a decent range, many bars and restaurants, it is usually safe. Parking is an issue when you need to bring stuff or move out, but concierge is usually helpful. Tube and DLR are close by.

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

They are quite quick in response and in taking action. But I also had little interaction with them.

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

Nothing to add really, as other than the utilities aspect, the team at Vertus shared everything I needed to know about it. I guess one thing that complicates living there is they are just about to open the next door building they recently completed and you can then very easily see in each other’s apartments and there is no initiative to add some curtains or anything to address that. Each tenant on that side of the building will have to find a solution for it.

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