Canning Town

Canning Town is in the West Ham area of the London Borough of Newham. It’s situated in the former Royal Docks district on the north side of the River Thames. Another of East London’s regeneration success stories, the area has welcomed huge transformation since 2012. This was when a £3.7 billion investment was announced to give the district a much-needed makeover. A new wave of sky-high towers now characterises the landscape of E16. Many contain residential units that cater for the professionals of nearby Canary Wharf. Discover some of the best places to live in Canning Town as determined by verified residents reviews who own property or rent in Canning Town.

 

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Best places to live in Canning Town

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and HomeViews Transparency Rating of every development in the area

Main Road with new flats behind

Canning Town’s new neighbourhoods

Also development in the area hasn’t just been restricted to new homes, but also entire new neighbourhoods containing parks, restaurants and shops.

Case in point is London City Island, which is rated as one of the best places to live in Canning Town. One of the most impressive newcomers to Canning Town,  it’s a joint venture from heavyweights EcoWorld and Ballymore. This purpose-built technicolour neighbourhood has drawn parallels to The Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City and has been dubbed a miniature Manhattan. Green spaces, eateries and a community square share space with the modern apartments here. The project has attracted big names like the English National Ballet, which now has a home here. The exclusive island is surrounded by the River Thames and the River Lea. Additionally, residents can access the local area via footbridge.

“The outside of the property is amazing because there is a lot of nature such and the swans and birds. The rivers on both sides feels a lot more out of the city for how central it is I wish there was a special price for the ballet for the residents. The colours and design give the property a lot of character.” – Carmina, verified resident of London City Island

Likewise, another noteworthy development is Royal Wharf. The project from Oxley Holdings and Ballymore offers 3,385 homes, as well as a high street, market square and waterfront park and walkway.

It’s a 5 star development, with all the facilities you want and need. Gym, bars, supermarket and surrounded by nice parks. I definitely would recommend living here. Looking forward for new facilities to arrive.” – Dami, private tenant at Royal Wharf

New flats in Canning Town

Canning Town travel

One of Canning Town’s biggest draws is its reliable London connections. This is a huge reason as to why it has been identified as an opportunity area. Its namesake Zone 3 tube station is on the Jubilee line, providing fast and direct links to the West End and Canary Wharf. Whilst its DLR station whisks commuters into the City. Custom House will also welcome Crossrail imminently, providing further appeal for professionals.

For example, HUB Residential’s Hoola development is praised for its proximity to Canning Town’s transport hubs. This duo of ultra-modern towers also offers contemporary new homes with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The development is well-designed and modern. The building management did a good job. There is no noise coming from other apartments. The London city airport is near by and it is still quiet in my apartment.” – Jincheng, verified resident of Hoola

Similarly, residents of Mount Anvil’s Royal Docks West will be just a three-minute walk from the Crossrail stop when it’s complete. These design-led apartments are paired with hotel-like facilities and superb river views.

“Mount Anvil’s Royal Docks West enjoys a prime setting in the Royal Victoria Dock, once a maritime hub, and now a thriving neighbourhood of waterside cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. Part of a multi-phase project, the development’s debut tower pierces the skyline at 19 storeys – its aesthetic a pleasing nod to the area’s industrial heritage.” – HomeViews Property Pro

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Other popular developments in E16

Another one of the best places to live in Canning Town is Build to Rent veteran Fizzy Living’s Canning Town. These modern apartments form part of the Vermillion Tower. Additionally, this development is just a five-minute walk from Canning Town station and opposite Malmesbury Road Park. This development is perfect for those who wish to rent in Canning Town. As a result, Fizzy Canning Town is getting rave reviews from the HomeViews community.

Fizzy Canning Town is spacious and comfortable for a decent price in busy London. The location Is fantasic for transport links. The team are lovely and friendly with and always willing to help.” – Oyin, verified resident at Fizzy Canning Town.

“From the first phone call Fizzy was everything that I want and need from a landlord. They were there when they said they would be, and the flat itself was really high quality – and for less money than I expected. I would absolutely recommend Fizzy. They do all the hard work and make life easy for you.” – Andy A, verified resident at Fizzy Canning Town

Things to do in Canning Town

In addition to the new shops and restaurants brought in with the regeneration (it’s especially buzzy around the Royal Victoria Dock), Canning Town has a variety of old-timers to speak of. Authentic Turkish restaurants line up on Barking Road, and the iconic ExCel Centre hosts exhibitions, performances and sports events.

Shoppers can reach mega-mall Westfield Stratford in just a few stops on the Jubilee line, and historic Greenwich can be accessed via the Emirates Air Line cable cars.

Reviews in Canning Town

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Could be great but management a total disaster

Verified Resident
Verified Resident
Review Date Nov 2023

Excellent public transport with jubilee and DLR. Improving quality of local shops with it good to have a big supermarket nearby in Morrisons.
The area can be a bit problematic – had my car stolen from the street parking. Had bikes stolen from the internal locked bike store so store here at your own peril.

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Lived in part of Rathbone market, at Maud Street for 4 years from 2018-2022. The property started well with good management from Savills. The in site manager was responsive. But when they were ousted a year or so before I left, the new lot were truly, truly terrible. No on site in person manager, impossible to get a response from, didn’t understand what a deposit was or what inventory meant or how to take a meter reading. Truly a joke and felt glad to leave before the whole development went to pot.

It could’ve been nice but clear that things like the gardening and management of communal area as the original development clearly intended will fall by the wayside.

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There will never be a concierge in the concierge office

What is the best feature of your home:

Never need the heating on in winter which is obviously good with cost of living

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Feeling at Home –Thank you

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Verified Resident
Review Date Nov 2023

· Walking distance to a wide range of groceries and restaurants, as well as wellbeing spaces and facilities (gyms, climbing, workshops) + pop-up opportunities for local businesses within the community.
· Great transport links to Central London & to London City Airport (TfL Zone 2/3, Jubilee Line, DLR & buses) + lovely walks nearby, e.g., riverside, docks area and ecology park surrounded by the canal.
· Active, young community, and family welcoming.

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I can only speak highly of everyone who works at Fizzy East16 and how their professionalism has added value to my experience as a tenant since I viewed my current apartment. From management to security and maintenance, everyone makes me feel a welcome and valuable tenant.
Throughout my stay, there have always been plenty of opportunities to join exciting and relevant community events, as well as privacy has been paramount for those who wish to withdraw from those events in the quiet of their homes. The yoga studio, the co-working spaces, and the social hubs are definitely a must-be-enjoyed add-on to the apartment itself.
Our apartment is modern, spacious, equipped with everything we were looking for, and has plenty of natural light even on the cloudiest days.
I trust that the maintenance team’s capacity will increase as the development prospers, listening to the tenants and always meeting high standards of quality and excellence as they do.
Thank you for making us feel at home in a modern apartment in the heart of busy, buzzing London.

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I would highly recommend a viewing to anyone interested, as it was my viewing in person which made me have no questions in the decision to go ahead and become a tenant at this property. Forever grateful.

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

We raised a complaint due to a repair taking too long to be addressed and they responded promptly. We are awaiting a resolution, and we trust that the outcome will be transparent and fair to all involved parties.

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I am very happy where I am staying, nbut not happy with the unwanted high pricing of rent and heating.

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Review Date Nov 2023

The good aspects is the location, local shops, cafes. All these are like less than 0.5 miles distance. Very convenient to get things around. I love the location where fizzy E16 is located.

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The development is good. But the management needs improvement. Now that indian accomodation is increasing, we require more gathering and management involvement. Also there are a number if problems which have started with respect to hot water. Hope the management improve on hospitality and availability factors.

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High increment in heating cost. Plus there is less of security. Piggybacking seems to be a huge threat in this building.

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

Their response was average. As they reply very late. Or they are not making it upto the mark of expectations of the tenants. And without completing the maintenance they mark it as completed. Such minor issues create a bad impression.

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Nice place to live – curious to see the area once all the developments are over

Review Date Nov 2023

Nestled close to the transport chain, this apartment boasts a prime location. The proximity to both the tube and DLR stations makes commuting a breeze, providing easy access to the city and beyond. The vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood is complemented by an array of shops, creating a lively and dynamic environment. There are several parks nearby to give a good walk to yourself or your pet.

The quickly developing area has its cons as well. We have constant constructions around all the areas – a new house is under build now, the lobby is under reconstruction and the main issue is the road being under construction. The main issue with the road is cars take our small street as a detour and drive really fast. This really makes to feel uncomfortable for walking in the area with your pet or children.

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The apartment comes equipped with decent-quality furniture, making daily life not only comfortable but also thoroughly enjoyable.
From the moment I stepped in, the building’s impeccable cleanliness was evident. It’s clear that the property is meticulously maintained, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

Would be great to have access to the remote opening of the gates as sometimes it is needed for the deliveries – like food delivery or big staff. We can open with the key, but have to get down and do this manually

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would be great to see recommendations on the facilities around – nearest vet clinic, for example

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

Overall all is good and the staff is really supportive, especially in the lobby.
The parcel pending room itself is a very handy thing to have, however, it is managed poorly. We still have the previous tenant listed in the system and linked to the apartment we live in. And the previous tenant is listed as the first on the list, a lot of couriers just put our parcels in their name and we have to wait weeks to get our parcels

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