A guide to living in Central London

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Best places to live in Central London

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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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Dolphin Square, SW1

By Dolphin Square Operator Limited

Award winner 2025

4.34

4.34

(80 reviews)

Dolphin Square lies in the heart of Pimlico, London SW1, where health and well-being take centre stage and pets are welcome. Our thoughtfully designed homes, from studios to four-bedroom apartments, are stylish and light. Beyond size, we offer a variety of layouts, finishes, and locations around the square. Our central location means there’s no shortage of opportunities to ensure the daytime thrives and the nighttime comes alive. London’s business districts, the heart of Government, and the iconic cultural and entertainment scene are right on your doorstep.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 10 in Central London

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The Eagle, EC1

By Mount Anvil

4.64

4.64

(11 reviews)

The Eagle is a Mount Anvil development in the City of London. This high-rise building comprises of both residential units and commercial space. There are 276 apartments here, 70 of which are Family Mosaic affordable housing units. The Eagle is close to Old Street station and an easy walk from the vibrant London neighbourhoods of Shoreditch and Hoxton.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 10 in Central London

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Lexicon, EC1

By Mount Anvil

4.41

4.41

(14 reviews)

Mount Anvil and Clarion Housing Group partnered to bring Lexicon – also known The Chronicle Tower – to the Islington borough, and its 115 metres and 36 storeys make it the area’s tallest. There are 146 units here – a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, set on City Road by Regent’s Canal, and edged by Angel, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell and Farringdon.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 10 in Central London

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Fitzroy Place, W1

By Aviva Investors, Exemplar Properties

4.39

4.39

(11 reviews)

Fitzroy Place is a mixed-use development built on the site of the old Middlesex Hospital in the heart of London's West End. It features 200 residential units – one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses – and a number of commercial outlets. Residents enjoy first-class transport links around London, thanks to nearby Goodge Street and Oxford Circus, which provide access to the Northern, Victoria, Central and Bakerloo lines.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 10 in Central London

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Canaletto London, EC1V

By Groveworld

4.24

4.24

(9 reviews)

Canaletto London is a development by Groveworld, which features 190 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and studios in a 31-storey tower. Situated in City Road in Hoxton, the development is less than a ten-minute walk away from Old Street Underground and rail station, with connections to the Northern line and Great Northern rail services. Victoria Miro gallery is within walking distance to the property.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 10 in Central London

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Latest Reviews in Central London

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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'.

Mia V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent living at the heart of London

Mia V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Apr 2026

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

Fantastic staff, great location and easy access to parts of London and outside of the city, facilities are top notch.

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

Yes very efficient! They are available when you need repairs and fix things quickly.

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

Marvelous leasing team, maintenance team - Atikah, Mickey, Georgia, Joe, Juan, Tommy, etc. The staff at the cafe are really friendly and fun!

Manager response

Hi Mia, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We’re delighted to hear of the your thoughts towards our staff members and your overall living experience at Dolphin Square. We will be sure to pass on this feedback to the staff you mentioned. Thank you again for your recommendation and we hope you continue enjoying living in our community.

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Ellie Laws, Reception Manager

May 2026


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David Churchill (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Apr 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great service from reception staff as well as parcel delivery

David Churchill (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Apr 2026

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

Great range of both convenience shops and specialised food/coffee shops. Parking is available on site(ata reasonable cost)it seems very quiet during the working day apart from some local building going on.

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

very well. Documented manuals of all equipment.hardly any issues raised

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

I had a pretty comprehensive viewing before signature, so nothing worth commenting on.

Manager response

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review us. I am glad your move-in went smoothly and we was able to support you throughout the process. Please do not hesitate to contact us at Reception for any further support. We hope you are settling in well and look forward to seeing you around the community.

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Ellie Laws, Reception Manager

Apr 2026


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Justine (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Can't recommend Dolphin Square Enough

Justine (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

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

We've thoroughly enjoyed living in Dolphin Square for the last two and a half years; we can't recommend it enough. The Tenancy Management team have been outstanding and we are sad to say goodbye to our first home in London. Thank you Atikah, Alana, Fei and Lathan for all your help over the years! We're really going to miss taking parts in all the seasonal socials, events and quiz nights that the Dolphin Square team organise!

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

We have always recieved very prompt responses from the management team.

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

When we moved in I'd assumed that the Calmer Clinics were simply a form of elderly healthcare, but they provide a range of services from Physio to Massage therapy and I highly recommend - to all new Dolphin Square Residents - giving them a google and making use of them.

Manager response

Hi Justine, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We’re delighted to hear of the your thoughts towards our staff members and your overall living experience at Dolphin Square. Thank you again for your recommendation and we hope you continue enjoying living in our community.

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Ellie Laws, Reception Manager

Apr 2026


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Harvey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Bright and peaceful place

Harvey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

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

This is a beautiful, comfortable and safe community.There are some local shops, restaurants, bars & open spaces.It is easy to reach many places in central London.

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

Mickey, Atikah and the Tenancy Team are very helpful. I really appreciate about their support. They are not only highly professional but also very friendly. They can patiently help me figure out solutions to the problems I encounter. This has made my life here much easier and more enjoyable, and has also enabled me to focus more on my college studies.

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

I would like to know if it's possible to find a cleaning staff who can come and clean my flat at regular intervals? Of course, I will cover the cost of cleaning.

Manager response

Hi Harvey, Thank you for your wonderful review of Dolphin Square. We are delighted to hear how your living experience is going and for your specific compliments on our team members that you have had the opportunity to liaise with, specifically how helpful you have found your interactions with Mickey and Atikah. The Dolphin Square Gardens are wonderful and one of the best parts we get to share with new residents who were unaware of their existence. The South facing element adds to the sunshine and our wonderful gardening team work tirelessly throughout the year to always ensure its upkeep come rain or shine. As the summer months approach, we are sure you will love this space more. Absolutely, we have a dedicated Housekeeping team who are able to arrange for private cleans to support with the upkeep. Please speak with our Reception team who will be able to share these details. We hope your experience continues to be as positive as it has been so far.

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Ellie Laws, Reception Manager

Mar 2026


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Eva M (Tenant)

Unverified

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Overall I’m really happy I was able to find such a wonderful residential complex.

Eva M (Tenant)

Unverified

Dolphin Square, SW1

Mar 2026

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

Dolphin Square is surrounded by various shops, restaurants, tube and bus services. Battersea Power Station is located 15 min by walk and Victoria line tube is just 5 min away. Tesco express is about 6 min by walk which makes it very convenient in case you need to buy something urgently and it works till late as well. Several bus stops ranging from 2-6 min by walk which go to central, South East London should there be a strike on tube services. The area is very safe and quiet, as a woman I always felt secure especially during night hours. There are parking spaces available outside for visitors, taxi and inside for residents. A large number of trash cans are situated in the basement floor which was about 2 min walk from my block. I think the location of Dolphin Square is amazing as it is placed right in the centre from the places I usually go to and visit.

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

I was amazed by how helpful the reception and building management team were to help and resolve any issues that I encountered during my 2 years in Dolphin Square. The response was always quick and they would usually send someone same or next day to come, check and fix something.

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

I wish I knew how supportive the team at Dolphin Square was, always wiling to help and meet you halfway should there be any problem. Special thanks to Mickey a leasing agent from Dolphin Square, who showed me around various apartment types before I made my decision and was always there to answer any of my questions.

Manager response

Hi Eva, Thank you for your wonderful review of Dolphin Square. We are delighted to hear how your living experience is going and for your specific compliments on our team members that you have had the opportunity to liaise with, specifically the fantastic comments on Mickey. We are pleased to hear of your recognition towards our restoration programme and the efforts made to the preservation of Dolphin Square’s history and our attempts to keep its originality yet bring it into a modern style. We hope your experience continues to be as positive as it has been so far.

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Ellie Laws, Reception Manager

Mar 2026


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