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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4.73

(255 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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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

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4.24

(44 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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Harbour Central, E14 9ZF

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.54

(27 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 3rd out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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30 Harbord Square, E14

By Canary Wharf Group

4.67

(39 reviews)

From £1,560 pcm

Studios

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 4th out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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Baltimore Wharf, E14

By Ballymore Group, Galliard Homes

4.61

(11 reviews)

Baltimore Wharf is a mixed-use development from Galliard Homes, comprising of residential units, retail outlets and a hotel. There are one and two-bedroom apartments, premium duplexes and penthouses on offer here. The development is moments from the Crossharbour DLR Station and Canary Wharf is less than a 10-minute walk away, which carries the Jubilee line services.

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Ranked 5th out of 27 in Canary Wharf

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Navisha (Tenant)

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Aug 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Pros & Cons of Ark

Navisha (Tenant)

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Aug 2025

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

It’s well accessible. I like the quiet neighbourhood and the serene surroundings. Perhaps one negative could be that the dlr can get a bit noisy.

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

I haven’t raised any issues yet but they have a good communication in place in case I do.

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

The availability of facilities like the fan in the room were a good surprise.

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T S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

South Quay Plaza, E14

Aug 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Lived here for 3 years and it’s going downhill

T S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

South Quay Plaza, E14

Aug 2025

The staff at the concierge are nice. Nothing against them. However the cooling system is always not working when the flat gets hot during the summer. When emailing the property management they always tell you that the cooling system is eco friendly and only works when the flat gets hot but the flat is hot?? Not to mention that there was a huge lift outage a few months back that the staff members had to literally ‘drive’ the lift up and down and you had to call to get picked up. The outage also caused our brandbands to be disrupted. But of course, the rent keeps on going up.

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

The area is great with supermarkets nearby. Many great asian supermarkets nearby as well. Close to the Lizzie line.

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

I wish I knew it was going to be so loud during windy months.

What is the best feature of your home:

The cooling system when it works. But often it doesn't.

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Tyler G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Aug 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Nice place

Tyler G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Aug 2025

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

The good thing is the location and the amenity space. The downside is the small beds and loud DLR. It also can be very warm

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

Yes the building has responded to my maintenance requeste

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

That the rooms are quite warm and can be a bit too warm in the summer

Manager response

Dear Tyler, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your positive comments about the development, our staff and the community events. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time here and that you feel the price and facilities represent fair value for the area. Your comments about the local area and the convenience of the location are much appreciated. We also note your points about the DLR noise, the size of the beds and the warmth of the rooms in summer. Our apartments are not fitted with air conditioning, but we do provide fans on request to help during warmer periods. It is encouraging to know that the team has responded to your maintenance requests and we will share your feedback with them. Thank you again for your balanced review and for your positive ratings. We are pleased to have you as part of our community and look forward to continuing to welcome you.

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Angelos Kourkoulos, General Manager

Aug 2025

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Sarah P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jul 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

I’ve really enjoyed my time living at Ark Canary Wharf

Sarah P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jul 2025

I’ve really enjoyed my time living at Ark Canary Wharf. The development has a lot going for it the rooms are modern, and the building has a clean. One of the best parts has been the community events they regularly organise; it’s a great way to meet new people, especially if you’re living alone. There’s also a coffee shop downstairs which makes grabbing a quick coffee convenient. That said, the rooms are quite small for the price you’re paying, and rent has been increasing a lot recently, which feels a bit excessive given the space. Overall though, it’s a nice place to live.

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

Good aspects are that it’s in Zone 2 and you can easily get anywhere. Also, the area is very safe canary wharf has their own security which is a plus. There are no bad aspects.

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

They usually deal with issues very quickly, and maintenance often comes the same day you report a proble

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

One tip: try to find someone who’s already living here and ask to be added to the residents’ WhatsApp group chat. The link doesn’t seem to work properly, so you have to be added manually but it’s a great way to stay connected with everyone and keep up with events or general updates

Manager response

Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and for giving such positive ratings across most categories. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed living at Ark Canary Wharf, that the rooms and building design meet your expectations, and that you value the community events and coffee shop which help make day-to-day living more enjoyable. Your comments about the area are much appreciated. The convenience of being in Zone 2, the ease of transport and the sense of security in Canary Wharf are real advantages, and we are glad you highlighted these. We note your points about room size and rent increases. We understand how important value for money is, and your feedback on this will be shared with the team. We are also pleased that you recognise how responsive the management and maintenance teams have been whenever you have raised issues. Thank you as well for sharing your tip about the residents’ WhatsApp group, which we are sure other residents will find useful. We truly appreciate your 5-star ratings in so many areas and are pleased to have you as part of our community. We look forward to continuing to welcome you.

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Angelos Kourkoulos, General Manager

Aug 2025

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Jeremy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jul 2025

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Good but many improvements possible

Jeremy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jul 2025

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

Safe area, easy to commute, lot of bar, restaurants and shops around which make it easy and don't need to go to central everyday

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

Long to reply or management simply ignoring requests

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

Value of the management/ repair maintenance quality

Manager response

Dear Jeremy, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We are glad to hear that you appreciate the design of the building, the facilities such as the gym and pool, and the convenience of the local area with its shops, restaurants, and transport connections. I am very sorry to learn that your experience with management and maintenance has not met expectations. Delays in response and not feeling supported when raising requests are not the standards we want to provide. Your comments about the pool heating schedule and the focus on short-term residents are also important and will be reviewed with the team. We appreciate your constructive ratings and your comments on sustainability features such as recycling and bike storage, which help us understand what is most important to our residents. Feedback like yours highlights the areas where we need to improve, and we will ensure this is taken on board. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We are committed to addressing the issues you have raised and will continue working to create a better experience for all residents.

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Angelos Kourkoulos, General Manager

Aug 2025

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