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

Award winner 2025

4.71

(276 reviews)

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 28 in Canary Wharf

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8 Water Street, E14

By Vertus

Award winner 2025

4.25

(107 reviews)

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 2nd out of 28 in Canary Wharf

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

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4.17

(63 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 28 in Canary Wharf

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50-60 Charter Street, E22

By Vertus

3.96

(14 reviews)

Newly launched in September 2025, 50-60 Charter Street is a home like no other. With 756 apartments split over 48 floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, residents can enjoy stunning views over London and beyond. Boasting a huge 4,869 sqm of internal and external amenity space, 50-60 Charter Street offers so much more than just an apartment. Amenities include a reformer Pilates studio, several private dining rooms, a terrace, karaoke room, evening lounge a co-working space and much more. An additional perk is the VERTUS+ app, which offers residents access to exclusive amenity spaces, year-round events, and discounts from brands in Canary Wharf. Set near the waterside in Wood Wharf, residents can enjoy the benefits of living by the water, the buzz of Canary Wharf events and convenient transport links. Enjoy shopping, bars, restaurants, art, and abundant green and blue spaces on the secure estate.

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Ranked 4th out of 28 in Canary Wharf

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30 Harbord Square, E14

By Canary Wharf Group

4.68

(39 reviews)

Canary Wharf Group are pleased to offer a selection of affordable studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments at 30 Harbord Square in Canary Wharf. Every apartment has been designed to a high-specification and all residents benefit from waterside views of the Thames or westwards towards Canary Wharf. Discover Canary Wharf’s latest neighbourhood, Wood Wharf, and the buzzing residential community set within acres of parks, overlooking the O2 and Greenwich. To check if you qualify for one of these affordable apartments with discount market rent, please visit 30harbordsquare.com. Prices start at £1,399.66 pcm.

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Ranked 5th out of 28 in Canary Wharf

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FR (Tenant)

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10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing building and neighborhood

FR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

Great neighborhood, facilities and availability of transport. Overall nice design and comfortable apartments.

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

As mentioned above, some inquiries took a while, e.g. heating or cooling repairs and installations.

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

Very convenient services, such as dry cleaning etc.

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Alex Alex (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great living in a safe and inspiring environment

Alex Alex (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

I have been very happy living here for several years, and it genuinely remains my favourite place to spend most of my time throughout the year. The development is beautifully designed and maintained, the location and infrastructure are excellent, and there is a real sense of comfort and security that is difficult to replace. A particularly important part of the experience is the staff. They are consistently kind, welcoming and genuinely willing to help. Heidi and Rob in particular have been familiar and much-loved faces for many years — always friendly, professional and ready to assist whenever something is needed. People like them make the development feel much more like a home rather than simply a place to stay. My main concern is the continuous annual increase in prices. Over the past few years, the cost of living here has risen by approximately 25%, while at the same time some of the benefits and extras included for residents seem to have gradually reduced. I understand that operating costs increase, but I think it is important that the value offered to long-term residents grows proportionately with the price, rather than moving in the opposite direction. That said, despite this concern, it remains a place I am genuinely attached to and where I continue to choose to spend an increasing proportion of my year. The combination of location, environment, facilities and, above all, the people who work here continues to make it a very special place for me.

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

High level of security, safe area for living. Fresh air. Clean streets. Great infrastructure and transport facilities.

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

Long and exhausting communication, misleading, frustrating

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

I can’t tell such, nothing to add

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Shoon O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

8 Water Street- Great for Renting

Shoon O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

The restaurants and groceries nearby has been abundant and the transportation is great as well. There are very few anti-social behaviour and parking availability nearby but there are always parking underground nearby.

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

If there is anything that needs to be fixed or repaired, it gets done really fast and the response time is very fast too.

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

The process to moving in is very long and takes a while to get response back from the agents without any communication from their side but after that it is very smooth sailing

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Laura L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Avoid this place

Laura L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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

The location is good and the building is new. Canary Wharf is clean and safe most of the times. But it is far away from everything else.

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

They normally respond to issues raised but with so much corporate bullshit. Always say it is being reported and no real actions taken in short period of time.

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

I wish I had known that there would be so many students living in this building - with lots of spoiled teenager behaviour.

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ASouv (Tenant)

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50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

First impressions

ASouv (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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

Lots of cafes and restaurants which is great, but parking could be more accessible - not sure if I got a parking fine whilst moving. Also there’s ongoing building work along the street, not too noisy though.

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

So far no issues have been raised but they seem very helpful generally. My water did cut out though on the 3rd day.

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Parking situation is difficult when moving with a car, it’s unclear if I will have a fine or not.

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