A guide to living in Canary Wharf

Excellent

72.5%

Very Good

21.1%

Average

4.8%

Disappointing

1.0%

Very poor

0.7%

Best places to live in Canary Wharf

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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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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.71

4.71

(274 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 27 in Canary Wharf

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

Award winner 2025

4.26

4.26

(61 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 2nd out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

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4.23

4.23

(90 reviews)

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 3rd out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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8 Water Street, E14

By Vertus

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4.23

4.23

(82 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 4th out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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30 Harbord Square, E14

By Canary Wharf Group

4.68

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 27 in Canary Wharf

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Latest Reviews in Canary Wharf

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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'.

LauraL (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Jun 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Low value for money with issues of basics

LauraL (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Jun 2026

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

Location is good. New building with new facilities. Friendly concierge. But the building has issues with basics, such as frequent water outage, malfunction of smart meters and radiator noise.

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

Only respond within their office hours and not caring

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

I wish I had known it has so many basic issues. ..


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Paul Andrew (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great service

Paul Andrew (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

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

Great property, really helpful on site team, location exactly what we need and very happy here. no bad bits

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

same day response and fixed within 48 hours, helpful and prompt

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

all info shared before move in, knew everything i needed to


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ANONYMOUS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Big appreciation to Orlando from the maintenance team

ANONYMOUS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

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

The maintenance team is very responsive. Every time I reported an issue, they responded very quickly and came to my flat to fix the problem. I will give my big appreciation to Orlando, he helped me fix a lot of issues from lighting to sink. He is a very good member of the maintenance team.

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

The maintenance team is great, especially Orlando is very professional and friendly. He tried his best to fix the issues for me.

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

I would like to check All appliances and facilities are working. They look very good from the exterior, but when I moved in and started to use such facilities, I realised some of them are not working.

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are really pleased to hear your positive comments about the maintenance team. Orlando will be delighted to receive your kind recognition. It is great to know that his responsiveness and support have made such a positive difference to your experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the parcel room. We are continuously looking to improve the experience and are actively working with Parcel SafePlace and our courier partners to make the process as smooth and convenient as possible for residents. We are sorry to hear that some appliances and facilities were not fully operational when you moved in, as this is not the experience we aim to deliver. We would welcome the opportunity to review what happened, so please do contact us at reception@sailmakers-london.co.uk and our team will be happy to assist. Thank you again for your recommendation and for sharing both the positives and areas where we can improve. We truly value your feedback.

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Francois Waller, Assistant Manager

Jun 2026


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C L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good

C L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

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

One of the main advantages of living in this area is the convenience. There is a Tesco nearby, as well as several Chinese supermarkets, which makes grocery shopping very easy. The property is also close to Canary Wharf, where you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, cafés, shops, and other amenities. As for the downsides, the area can feel quite busy during peak hours due to its proximity to Canary Wharf, but overall it is a very convenient and well connected place to live.

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

They respond Very quickly and professionally. As

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

An estimation of all the utility bills and other bills.

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re really pleased to hear you’ve had a positive experience and that the team has been helpful and responsive during your stay. A special thank you for recognising Niko - he’ll be delighted to know his support made a difference. We also appreciate your balanced feedback on the area and your suggestion around clearer utility cost estimates, which we’ll take on board as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your recommendation - we wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back in the future.

Posted by

Michael, Community Manager

Jun 2026


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Anonymous (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

May 2026

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

It’s nice living there

Anonymous (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

May 2026

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

The good aspects about living in my area are safety and shops to buy food, however, it feels a bit far from the tube.

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

Yes, within 24h. They were really helpful, I hope this continues being that way as for now, no improvements are needed.

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

I wish I’d known short stays would be staying there.


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