A guide to living in East London
Excellent
57.5%
Very Good
29.2%
Average
10.1%
Disappointing
2.1%
Very poor
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Best places to live in East London
How is ranking calculated?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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Alma, E1
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.86
(22 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 179 in East London
Fortunes Dock, E16
By Grainger
Award winner 2025
4.79
(12 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 179 in East London
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.73
(271 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 179 in East London
Dressage Court, E2
By Essential Living
Award winner 2025
4.72
(203 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 4th out of 179 in East London
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.69
(58 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 179 in East 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'.
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Fantastic customer service that made us feel valued
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Stepney green has great access to victoria Park and Hackney which become the hubs. The Rusty bike, coborn and lord tredegar give a range of good locals. Fizzy Stepney Green is right by the station so always feels safe to walk between.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Really quick to respond to issues. When maintenance request was put in, always had someone come the same day. The handymen were very professional and always fixed the issue
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The hot water is provided to all the buildings in the area by a single facility managed by a separate company. Occasionally went down but the fizzy team were very on it chasing the third party.
Ron S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Feb 2026
Amazing service from concierge
Ron S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The good: great transport links, plenty of restaurants, lots of shopping options and also presence of security. The bad: very busy at all times, particularly when West Ham play at home
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The concierge team are highly responsive to requests
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The management team are unable to accommodate requests for furniture removal (ie removing bed from a second room so that it can be used as an office).
Ying (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Management of Balfrontower
Ying (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The apartment's communal facilities are exceptionally well-equipped and modern, offering a wide range of amenities that cover most requirements. Three DLR stations are conveniently located nearby, ensuring excellent transport links. A bus stop is also situated right outside the building. The surrounding area is remarkably quiet, with no late-night disturbance from motorcycles.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever an issue arises, one promptly receives an email from the manager outlining the resolution and the steps taken to address it.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The apartment includes most of the necessary facilities, so there's no need to arrange Wi-Fi in advance or worry about receiving parcels.
Manager response
Hi Ying, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building, the amenities and its location. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
NT, Building Manager
Mar 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Xiao (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Feb 2026
I recommend this place
Xiao (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good amount of grocery shops near by; 2 mins to the nearest tube station and bus stations; bins near the station are always full and trash overflow on the stairs; traffic noise is tolerable.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The response has been timely with helpful solutions.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I knew this place earlier! Every time I see the plants and smiley face on people who work here it makes me happy.
Manager response
Dear Xiao, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback — we truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoy the building’s design, the cleanliness of the communal areas, and the overall atmosphere. Your kind words about the team and the environment mean a great deal to us. We’re also pleased that you find the location convenient and that our response to any issues raised has been timely and helpful. Regarding the mattress, we’re sorry to hear that it is causing discomfort. Your comfort is important to us, so please feel free to contact us directly to discuss this further and explore possible solutions. As mentioned, if you would prefer to purchase your own mattress, we can also offer storage options for the original one. Thank you again for your positive comments and recommendation — it’s genuinely appreciated. Kind regards, Simona Walker
Posted by
Simona Walker, Assistant building manager
Mar 2026
Cynthia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Alma, E1
Feb 2026
Friendly community in a convenient neighbougood
Cynthia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Alma, E1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area is quite convenient and in a safe neighbourhood in general despite in the east side of the city. Perk is many restaurants and grocery stores nearby, including Asian supermarkets, as well as cinema.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Facilities are managed properly and timely by the team on-site. There were occasional issues with the central energy system but the team always prioritise and act promptly. If there is any small issues with the apartment, e.g. water leakage, etc. the on-site engineer team take care of it quickly leave your mind at peace.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The community host and team were very friendly which helps you to take care of anything you need, from parcel delivery to apartment maintenance. Small downside is that the AC for heating was not very effective during winter (also central standing charge will be on utility bill). This is a hardware issue I think of the equipment and instalment of the system of the building (other instalments in the apartment, e.g. HVAC were good).
Manager response
Hi Cynthia, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed the building design, both inside and out, and that the local area has been convenient and welcoming for you. It’s especially encouraging to know that our on-site team, from the community hosts to maintenance have been able to support you promptly, whether with parcel deliveries, maintenance requests, or central energy system issues. Providing peace of mind to our residents is always our top priority. We also truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the heating performance and the central energy standing charge. While occasional issues can arise with building systems, please be assured that we always aim to resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible. Ensuring your comfort, especially during the winter months, remains a priority for our team, and we will continue working proactively to address any concerns raised. Thank you as well for acknowledging the value of the services and facilities provided. We strive to ensure that the overall living experience from design and amenities to responsiveness and safety justifies the standard of the development. It's a pleasure having you as part of the community. Should you ever need anything further, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Posted by
Olivia Purdie, Assistant Community Manager
Feb 2026
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