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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

4.66

4.66

(258 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 12 in Deptford

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Bolney Meadow, SW8

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.38

3.38

(25 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 12 in Deptford

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Deptford Foundry, SE14

By Anthology

4.35

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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Deptford

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Greenland Place, SE8

By Barratt London

4.34

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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 12 in Deptford

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Greenwich Creekside, SE8

By Telford Living

4.23

4.23

(19 reviews)

Greenwich Creekside is a residential development by Telford Homes located in Greenwich. The development features a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments only a short distance away from Deptford Creek. Also, Deptford station is only a 9-minute walk away with connections to Thameslink and southeastern services.
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Ranked 5th out of 12 in Deptford

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Rodane Christie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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5
5
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The team are awesome

Rodane Christie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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

Living at Union Wharf is the best! The gym is my second home and this gym is amazing - the staff are extremely helpful in all cases especially Siobhon as she was a great help when we moved in!

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

Quickly and efficiently there is an app that is very easy to use

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

I wish I had I known that the concierge are not a 24hr service


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David (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Love It Here

David (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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

Greenwich has all the benefits of a university town: inexpensive food options, variety in recreation, and attentiveness from the local council. It's designed for students but works for everyone else too. The park is a highlight, the community is diverse, the transport links are convenient, and the area feels safe.

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

Quickly. It's as simple as logging a service request in the app and scheduling time for them to attend to it. Alternatively, emailing or going downstairs to chat with the Residents team is advisable, too; it just depends on the nature of the issue.

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

The building's facade has been worked on for more than a year now, with abseilers dropping by your window a few times a week. They seldom clean up after themselves, leaving debris on balconies for residents to take care of. This is an external company, though, rather than Union Wharf.


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Maggie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The joys of modern living with a sense of timeless community

Maggie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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

The building is on the verge of Greenwich and Depford. To the Greenwich side, you have green spaces, heritage buildings, and a bit of a tourist nightmare during the summer weekends. The rest of the year is an oasis of beautiful cafes and shops, nice restaurants and museums. I wouldn't live anywhere else in London. If you fancy an edgier evening, Depford is up and coming, trendy, brewery and bakery hipster heaven, a bit rougher around the edges. You can pick!

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

Management is always responsive and most problems are solved quickly. The customer service is exceptional and the only issues I have had are bigger fixes that require external contractors and sometimes take longer than one would like (for example, the exterior of the building was being fixed for months, which was annoying, but it is now done).

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

I wish I had a bit more context about the area before moving in. It is in-between two neighbourhoods and that was not very clear when moving in.


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Judy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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5
5
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5

Safe Stylish Living with a Fun Factor!!!

Judy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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

Ideal London living with kids!!! There’s ALWAYS something to do or something going on in the area!!! Choice of 3 Primary Schools all walking distance. GP across the road. pharmacy 5 min and lots of shops to choose from Grocery wise. You also have a choice of Coffee shops, restaurants and Greenwich market nearby!!!

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

They are always professional no matter the issue or concern and happy to help.

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

I would say the parking restrictions on the road outside and area, but that came after we moved in.


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Dan B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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4
4
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4

Community, Convenience, and Captivating Views

Dan B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Union Wharf, SE8

Aug 2025

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

The range of shops is adequate. They have everything you need, but lack a bigger Supermarket. Transport is convenient, it’s close to Greenwich station however Cutty Sark is closed. The 188 bus outside goes all the way to Tottenham Court Road. Living in the street would be upsetting, I feel fortunate to have a home this nice. Antisocial behaviour isn’t too prevalent, except in Deptford at night.

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

The building management has an app where I can raise issues, to which they reply promptly and triage to the right serviceman. Repairs are done in a timely manner.

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

There is no Swimming pool 😢 and there is a huge shopping centre in Greenwich. Also there is a childcare downstairs that has very loud screaming children.


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