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

(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 28 in Canary Wharf

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

By ARK Co-living

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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 28 in Canary Wharf

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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

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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 28 in Canary Wharf

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8 Water Street, E14

By Vertus

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4.21

(83 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 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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YR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Jun 2026

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Good building/poor tenant management

YR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Jun 2026

We were tenants at Vertus from 2022 to 2026 and, until the end of our tenancy, had been very happy living here. Unfortunately, our experience with the Renewals team completely changed that. Following the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, Vertus emailed residents stating that “no action was required.” As our tenancy was due to end shortly afterwards, we reasonably understood that our planned move would proceed as expected. It was only when we contacted the Renewals team to arrange our move-out that we were told Vertus considered us liable for a further two months’ notice. What disappointed us most was the way this was handled. We had been reliable tenants for five years, always paid our rent on time and, over the course of our tenancy, paid well over £150,000 in rent. Despite this, there was no attempt to understand our circumstances or find a practical solution. Every response from the Renewals team felt like a standard template repeating company policy rather than engaging with the specific issues we raised. Vertus later acknowledged that its communication “may not have been sufficiently clear” for tenants approaching the end of their tenancy, yet still refused to exercise any discretion. We also raised published government statements and industry guidance that appeared to support a different interpretation of the new legislation, but these were dismissed without explaining the legal basis for Vertus’ own interpretation. We appreciate that legislation changed and landlords must comply with the law. Our disappointment is with the customer service. When a genuine dispute arose, we expected a long-standing tenant relationship to count for something. Instead, the approach felt rigid, impersonal and focused solely on enforcing policy. It’s a shame that five positive years ended this way. Based on our experience with the Renewals team, we would think carefully before renting with Vertus again.

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

Good links to transportation and central location within Canary Wharf. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by.

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

Have lived here since 2022. Issues within the flat (broken locks/windows) took 6-9months to be resolved.

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

Customer engagement / service around renewals. Awful. Gym membership subsidy for third space was taken away soon after we signed up.

Manager response

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you feel dissatisfied with your experience. Our management team is aware of your concerns and has been in direct contact with you through our formal complaints process, where we have provided a full response. If you would like to discuss this further, please continue to engage with us via that channel. Team Vertus

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Jul 2026

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LauraL (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Jun 2026

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

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. ..

Manager response

Hello LauraL, We are sorry to hear that you remain dissatisfied. We can confirm that your complaint has already been received and responded to by the Building Manager. If you would like the matter reviewed further, please email your Building Manager directly and any additional information will be considered. Thank you. Team Vertus

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Jul 2026

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Paul Andrew (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

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

Manager response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the property, its design, amenities, and the local area. It's especially pleasing to know that our on-site team has been helpful and responsive, and that any issues you've raised have been resolved quickly and professionally. We're also pleased that you felt well informed before moving in and that the information provided helped make your move-in experience straightforward and stress free. Thank you for highlighting the prompt response times from the team. Delivering a friendly and efficient service is something we strive for, and it's great to hear this has been reflected in your experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. We really appreciate your kind words and are delighted to have you as part of the Sailmakers community.

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Francois Waller, Assistant Manager

Jul 2026

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ANONYMOUS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Big appreciation to Orlando from the maintenance team

ANONYMOUS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

The building is okay. A lof of amenities, and 24hour concierge/security. But the parcel collection is a pain. As there is a central parcel room, no parcels will be sent to the door especially for the large items you have to pick them up and lift yourself. And you need a parcel code to enter the room, however, in many cases you can't receive the code and have to knock the door to let people inside open the door for you.

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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Jun 2026

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C L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

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.

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Jun 2026

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