A guide to living in East London

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Best places to live in East London

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

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4.89

(25 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.

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Ranked 1st out of 179 in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.73

(271 reviews)

Greystar's Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf's DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.

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Ranked 2nd out of 179 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

(203 reviews)

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.

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Ranked 3rd out of 179 in East London

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.68

(58 reviews)

Balfron Tower is an iconic residential development situated in Poplar. Designed by the architect Ernő Goldfinger, it features a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Residents can access a range of facilities including a roof terrace, yoga studio, cinema room and co-working spaces.

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Ranked 4th out of 179 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.66

(181 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.

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Rach (Owner)

Verified Resident

Oxbow, E14

May 2026

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Good location but poor and expensive management

Rach (Owner)

Verified Resident

Oxbow, E14

May 2026

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

This development has good location close to both DLR and tube. However the development schedule keep changing and not consistent with the original plan. the parking spaces are very limited，the bin area is always messy，people smoking weed in the garden...

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

If I know service charge will increase from 2000ish to 6000ish in a few years time I won't consider this development.

What is the best feature of your home:

location，convenience are the only two good point..

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LB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Great space, management needs to be better

LB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

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

Great area, close to lots of coffee shops, well connected, good pubs, community feel, lots of good amenities

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

Well, when the rent renewal is coming up. We’ve had issues with our intercom for over a year. Flagged them at the start of our contract but weren’t resolved until a month before our rent renewal

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

The fact you might be without hot water for a few weeks

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Mariana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great facilities, great location, lovely properties

Mariana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

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

For someone my age 20-30s, Dalston is a great area. Good connections to the city, access to the overground, plenty of bars and restaurants. A quick walk to London Fields.

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

Í haven’t had any issues as of yet, but building management is always helpful and ready to answer any questions.

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

None, it’s apparent as soon as you walk in how well kept properties are and how careful managers are

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Aditya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Argo Apartments, E16

May 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Brilliant place.

Aditya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Argo Apartments, E16

May 2026

We’ve genuinely had a really good experience living at Argo Apartments so far. Any issues we’ve had, whether it’s appliances or general wear and tear, have always been resolved quickly, which makes a big difference day to day. A huge shoutout to Paul and Angela in particular. They’ve been amazing at responding promptly and making sure concerns are actually followed through. We had quite a bad pigeon dropping problem on our balcony, and they didn’t just acknowledge it. They arranged for cleaners to sort it out and even installed the netting themselves. Everything was handled quickly and properly, which we really appreciated. The reception team has also always been really helpful, whether it’s handling parcels, helping with printouts, or organising social events. It all adds to the experience. The gym is slightly under-equipped, but it’s not a big issue since The Gym Group is right next door. Location-wise, it’s honestly great. Being right opposite Canning Town station makes commuting super easy, and having places like Lidl, Morrisons, and the post office nearby is really convenient. Overall, it feels well-managed and it’s reassuring to know things get dealt with efficiently. Thanks again to Paul and Angela for all their help!

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

The area is very convenient with a good range of local shops and essentials nearby, including Lidl, Morrisons, and a post office within easy reach. There are also some decent restaurants and cafés in the surrounding area, and it’s easy to find open spaces (docklands) a short distance away for a walk or fresh air.

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

Building management has been very responsive and efficient in dealing with any issues we’ve raised. Everything from appliance-related problems to general wear and tear has been addressed promptly. Paul and Angela in particular have been great at following up quickly and ensuring concerns are properly resolved.

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

One thing to be aware of is that the on-site gym is slightly under-equipped, although it’s not a major issue since there’s a The Gym Group right next door. Also, access to the upper floors is strictly controlled via key fob. It’s great from a security point of view, but it can sometimes be a bit of a hassle when letting delivery drivers or guests in.

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Lorenc (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Overall great with some small issues

Lorenc (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dalston Works, E8

May 2026

The building is all in all very good. The people working here are great and very friendly. There are many facilities like residential lounge, rooftop and bike parking which are positive. The apartments design is good, simple and functional. A little basic but still good. There are frequent issues with heating and water supply but generally resolved in a day or two. The fact that you can’t change the heating provider is a big negative.

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

The local area is great! A lot of choices for groceries with multiple supermarkets and Ridley Road market. The area is very diverse and has loads of bars and cafes to choose from. Connection wise is also good with 3 overground lines within 10min walk.

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

The people working in the building are very friendly and will help with anything. I haven’t had any issues raised with management yet.

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

The only thing I wished I had know is the ability to change the heater provider. It was not clear from the beginning.

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