A guide to living in Deptford

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Best places to live in Deptford

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Union Wharf, SE8

By Essential Living

Award winner 2024

4.68

(274 reviews)

£2,300-£3,200 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Union Wharf is a development from London property developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich’s town centre. It houses a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, Union Wharf is close to the Cutty Sark DLR station for fast and frequent connections to Canary Wharf.

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Ranked 1st out of 13 in Deptford

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Bolney Meadow, SW8

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.34

(28 reviews)

Located in the heart of Vauxhall, South London, Bolney Meadow is a vibrant residential development by Notting Hill Genesis. The estate features a mix of housing options and a community centre, offering activities throughout the year. With its convenient location and strong sense of community, Bolney Meadow provides an ideal living environment for those seeking a connected and engaging urban lifestyle.

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Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Deptford

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Neptune Wharf, SE8

By Neptune Wharf London

4.57

(11 reviews)

Neptune Wharf London presents a collection of 139 one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Deptford, SE8, brought to you by leading developer Galliard Homes, and BTR operator, Sable. Spanning five residential buildings, the apartments feature contemporary designs, many with scenic views of Deptford Park and the Canary Wharf skyline. Residents also benefit from luxury on-site amenities and will soon enjoy a number of exciting retail spaces within the development’s boulevard.

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Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Deptford

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Deptford Foundry, SE14

By Anthology

4.35

(76 reviews)

Deptford Foundry is a mixed-use development by Anthology London. The development is set on the site of an old metal foundry, which was built in the 1800s. The development offers more than 300 homes with a mix of private and social housing apartments. It welcomed its first residents at the end of 2018. In addition, Deptford Foundry is in the middle of south-east London's lively Deptford district. It is close to Deptford and New Cross stations, offering easy access to Greenwich. Prices start from £455,000.

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Ranked 4th out of 13 in Deptford

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Greenland Place, SE8

By Barratt London

4.34

(40 reviews)

Greenland Place by Barratt London is a mixed-use scheme in Rotherhithe, which features 679 residential units including one, two and three-bedroom apartments, studios as well as three, four and five-bedroom houses across a number of different buildings. The development also has a business centre, a children’s nursery as well as various commercial units. Surrey Quays is the nearest station with connections to the Overground.

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Ranked 5th out of 13 in Deptford

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Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The best flat i've had in London

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

I love living at Union Wharf. Having rented a few rooms and flats over the years, the quality of the facilities at Union Wharf is leaps and bounds above what you'd normally get as a private tenant in London. Having had bad experiences with third-party letting agents in the past, i was interested in coming to Union Wharf to learn how it can be different when renting the flat directly from the building. On day 1 coming for the viewing, Neesha put all my fears to rest. She was honest and transparent, and did a really good job advising me on units and tenancy details. Since moving in, the whole team has been nothing but helpful and professional. Now having lived here a year i would (and have) certainly recommend the place. The pros: * The flats are modern, nicely furnished, well looked after and a perfect size. * The area is quiet, other tenants are quiet too and generally respectful. * The facilities are great! Top floor lounge, bbq, working space, gym etc * The staff at reception are friendly and professional * Shops, amenities and public transport on your doorstep * No need to worry about utility providers, the bills are paid in one flat rate that is balanced quarterly against usage. The cons: * The underfloor heating system is overly complicated. Not easy to control. * While the walls to flats next door seem to block noise pretty well, you can hear footsteps in the flat above at times if they are stomping around, which can get annoying.

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

In terms of shops, there is a Waitrose across the road and Tesco and Sainsbury's a short walk away. The restaurants and shops around the cutty sark are also just down the road. In terms of public transport, Greenwich train station is about 10mins walk away and bus stops are on the road right outside. Great location overall.

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

I have only raised one issue so far, and the response was rapid.

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

The hob is an induction hob, so make sure your pans are induction pans :)

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Collin (Owner)

Verified Resident

Bolney Meadow, SW8

Nov 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Could be so much better

Collin (Owner)

Verified Resident

Bolney Meadow, SW8

Nov 2025

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

Great location. Access to tubes and buses and a wide variety of food. There is of course a large Portuguese community but, almost any other type of food you would like is available. Bin collection is excellent, as is the collection of other household items. There a Sainsbury's superstore at Nine Elms, and many other local shops.

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

Extremely poorly.I have sent countless emails over many years without any remedy.

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

Many years ago it was a very undesirable area to live in.

What is the best feature of your home:

Strong structure and well built. The thick walls give good p4ivacy of sound.

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Gabrielle C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A Great PlaceTo Live

Gabrielle C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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

Excellent location. Union Wharf is located in a quiet area, close to Greenwich Park and Greenwich market. Great views.

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

Yes, very quick response to maintenance request. The matter was resolved in less than 2 hours.

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

Transit to central London a bit longuer than expected.

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Eleonora I (Tenant)

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Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Six Years of Happy Living at Union Wharf

Eleonora I (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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

Greenwich is a fantastic place to live with a great mix of green space, riverside views, history and strong transport links. Greenwich Park, the river walks, local cafés and independent restaurants are real highlights, and the area has a friendly community feel. The main downsides are the rising costs and petty crimes, but overall it remains one of the best areas to live in London

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

The on-site team and maintenance service have always been wonderful and quick to assist with any issues, making living here hassle-free.

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

All great, I really couldn’t have asked for a better place

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Isabella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The Best in London

Isabella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Nov 2025

The property is well kept and the facilities are always is good condition. The communal spaces are rarely messy or dirty, and it's always a pleasure to enter the building and it be clean and warm and aesthetically pleasing. It's also great with impressing guests - they always remark on how great our apartment buildings and communal areas are, especially compared to many places in London. The coffee shop downstairs and the pantree are also massive bonuses. The management of the building is top tier, events are well organised, staff are always so friendly and timely with any assistance. I'm really struggling to find anything to improve upon because I really love this place so much.

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

I do wish there was a green space much closer, especially because dog owners allow their dogs to defecate all over the area, like if the abandoned lot next door was a park that would be so amazing. The tiny park next to the creche is unfortunately no longer grass, and the knocking down of trees and vines is also saddening, but at least there's Greenwich park walking distance away. I've never felt unsafe in the area, nor have I felt like it was dirty (aside from the dog excrement and once there was a lot of rubbish attracting rodents around the tables outside reception). The transport is great also, though the cutty sark not being operation is a real pain. Can't complain though, what with regular buses and Greenwich station.

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

They have always responded quickly and assistance has often arrived quickly or at least an appointment booked in.

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

Don't take the facilities and the view for granted!! You'd be paying an arm and a leg for even one of them in other apartments, we are so so lucky to have all of these available to us and I feel they are very underutilised.

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