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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4.71

(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

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4.23

(91 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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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

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4.18

(93 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 28 in Canary Wharf

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

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4.18

(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 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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Kirsty M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Incredible Canary Wharf Living

Kirsty M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

Luxury development with the staff , facilities, and accommodations to match. The only minor complaint would be that at times the gym needed a better or more frequent clean. Location is amazing, central to Canary Wharf with transport links on the doorstep and the shopping centre no more than 2 minutes walk. The views from the building are absolutely incredible. As a single female, I have never felt so safe in London with the staff on-site, and the Canary Wharf security often nearby.

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Location is amazing, central to Canary Wharf with transport links on the doorstep and the shopping centre no more than 2 minutes walk. The views from the building are absolutely incredible. As a single female, I have never felt so safe in London with the staff on-site, and the Canary Wharf security often nearby.

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

All problems or questions raised were answered very quickly.

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I was only staying there temporarily between accommodations. Had I known earlier how great Vertus is, I would have made that my permanent accommodation!

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10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great building and exceptional concierge service

Resident (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

I’ve had a really positive experience living here. The building is modern, well maintained and the facilities are excellent. I especially want to mention Galya from the concierge team, who is always incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful. She is very professional and always goes out of her way to help whenever I have a question or need assistance. Having such a friendly and reliable person at concierge genuinely makes a difference to the experience of living here.

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The location is excellent, with great transport links, restaurants, shops and everything you need within walking distance. Canary Wharf feels very safe, clean and well maintained, and it is a very convenient area to live in.

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

The response from the wider management team has not always been as efficient or responsive as I would expect. Some issues have required repeated follow-ups before being resolved. This is completely separate from my experience with the concierge team, who are consistently responsive, kind and extremely helpful. I would particularly like to mention Galya at concierge, who always goes above and beyond to help and has consistently provided an exceptional level of service.

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I wish I had known how much of a difference having a helpful and friendly concierge team makes to everyday life. The location is also incredibly convenient, with great transport links and everything you need nearby.

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Happy Tenant (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent Location of 8 Water Street

Happy Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

Good selection of local shops, with M&S, Waitrose, Whole Foods , and Morrisons are very close by. Good range of restaurants are available, suiting various occasions, ranging from fine dining to good burgers.

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

Generally very good, but we need to report all request for maintenance via App, It would be more convenient if multiple channels are available, e.g. via email, and/or WhatsApp.

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Not all tenants require all furniture provided by Vertus. Vertus seems not flexible in removing some unwanted furniture, as we are asked to move them ourselves and pay for the storage off-site.

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Anonymous (Tenant)

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Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Nice experience in Newfoundland

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

The design of the apartment is very nice and modern. All the appliances are high quality and from Siemens, which makes the apartment feel very well equipped. The apartment is also equipped with a ventilation system, air conditioning, and underfloor heating, making the apartment extremely comfortable throughout the year. It is also quite spacious even though I am living in a studio apartment. The building and property management team is excellent as well. They are always responsive and provide prompt support whenever you need help, whether it is for maintenance, moving in, or moving out. Overall, I have had a very nice living experience here.

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Newfoundland is definitely one of the best apartments I have ever lived in. It is located in Canary Wharf, and the surrounding area is very nice, modern, and feels safe. The overall living environment is excellent, making it a very comfortable and enjoyable place to live.

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

I think the management and maintenance team is very responsive. Usually the problems can be solved in 2-3 days.

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The building provides free rubbish bags on every floor, so I don’t need to buy them myself.

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aisha a (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

great building, even better team of concierge

aisha a (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 best part about this building is the location and concierge, they are such a wonderful team of genuine and nice people. Victor, Rob, Heidi, Andrea and everyone in between make the building feel like home. i’ve been here for 5 years and knew i could always rely on them if ever needed

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

my curtain broke once and they fixed it within 36 hours

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

i wish i had known that the apartment comes with nothing at all. no bedsheets, no kitchen items at all, nothing. so it’s very important to have everything ready beforehand

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