A guide to living in East London

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Best places to live in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.73

(264 reviews)

£2,595-£4,150 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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 1st out of 179 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.71

(200 reviews)

£2,500-£4,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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

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Ranked 2nd out of 179 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.68

(131 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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Ranked 3rd out of 179 in East London

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.65

(56 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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Coppermaker Square, E20

By Greystar

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4.54

(215 reviews)

£2,275-£4,170 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Coppermaker Square offers 1,225 rental apartments in a vibrant city neighbourhood, available to move in now, where residents can benefit from resident-only amenities including a 25m pool, spa, gym and studios, co-working space, roof terrace, private dining space, & more. Situated in the heart of Stratford, East London’s new cultural hub. Residents can enjoy green spaces and amenities on their doorstep in a well-connected area of London.

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Lily (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Living with Fizzy East 16

Lily (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Dec 2025

Have been living with Fizzy for 4 years since the beginning, very good community and exceptional stuff, Paul from maintenance provides solutions within the same day when requests are raised. Ahmed from security team is always willing to help during OOO hours in the evening. The new property manager Michel is also supportive and actively working to improve when there is any concerns or questions is raised regarding the property.

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

The location of Fizzy is very convenient, right above the Canning Town Station, with access to buses, Jubilee line and DLR. there are numerous supermarkets at the doorstep as well. The noise of the transport are well blocked by the glasses so is hardly noticeable.

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

Absolutely, all concerns has been addressed promptly if raised.

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

Don’t think there was anything that needed to be aware of ahead of moving.

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LJ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A great place to live in East London

LJ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

Dec 2025

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

Apartments are located just by the entrance of the shopping mall and the Stratford train station with excellent and fast connections to central London.

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

Issues are investigated/ solved within 48h, no issue is left unsolved.

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

To not sign in for Homebox, that company causes a lot of headaches.

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April (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A warm place to live

April (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Dec 2025

We would like to express our appreciation for the wonderful living experience here. The reception team is always incredibly warm and welcoming, which makes returning home feel comfortable and reassuring every single day. Whenever we submit a maintenance request, the response is prompt and efficient, and the staff members are always professional and friendly. This level of service truly enhances our daily life, and we are genuinely grateful for it. We also want to highlight how much we enjoy the public space on the 27th floor. It is beautifully designed, thoughtfully arranged, and provides an ideal environment for relaxing, working, or simply spending time with friends. The layout, furniture, and atmosphere show great attention to detail, and we often find ourselves using the space because it feels both stylish and comfortable. Living here has been a consistently pleasant experience, and we feel well taken care of by the entire team. We hope that the building continues to maintain this high standard of service and environment. At the same time, we would like to suggest increasing the frequency of exterior window cleaning if possible, as it would help maintain the excellent overall appearance of the apartments. Overall, we are very happy to call this place our home, and we truly appreciate all the work and effort put in by everyone who keeps the building running smoothly.

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

We hope to have parking availability and more shops and restaurant come in. But there are a metro Tesco and a park around here.

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

Our fridge cabinet was broken, and it had been repaired after two days.

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

We love the small park around the building. And it is really close to the underground station.

Manager response

Hi April, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying your home and that our reception and maintenance teams have made your experience feel welcoming and well-supported. Knowing that you feel comfortable coming home every day is exactly what we strive for. We’re also really glad to hear how much you enjoy the 27th-floor common space. It’s wonderful to know that the design, layout, and overall atmosphere make it a place you genuinely like spending time in — whether you’re relaxing, working, or catching up with friends. Your suggestion about increasing exterior window-cleaning frequency is very much appreciated. Feedback like this helps us understand what would make your experience even better, and we’ll definitely review what can be improved moving forward. As for the local area, we completely agree that the nearby park, Tesco, and close access to the Underground station add a lot of convenience. Hopefully, as the neighbourhood continues to grow, more shops and restaurants will join in as well. We’re happy to hear the small park has been a pleasant surprise for you since moving in. And thank you for mentioning the repair — we’re glad the fridge cabinet issue was resolved quickly for you. We’re genuinely grateful to have you as part of the community, and we’ll continue doing our best to maintain the high level of service and care that you’ve come to expect. If there’s ever anything more we can do, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Darek

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Dec 2025

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Beatrice (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great maintenance team

Beatrice (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Dec 2025

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

The maintenance team in my building—especially Paul—has been consistently reliable and trustworthy. I can trust him to handle any job to a high standard, and he always approaches tasks with professionalism and care. He responds to my maintenance requests promptly, resolving issues efficiently and with great attention to detail. I’m genuinely grateful for the dependable service Paul provides.

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

The building management has consistently responded to any problems or issues I’ve raised in a timely and professional manner. They communicate clearly, follow up appropriately, and ensure that concerns are resolved efficiently. Their proactive approach has made living here feel smooth and well-supported.

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

Probably parking situation when I moved in - the process was a struggle trying to arrange parking for van for moving.

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Ade B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Plaistow Hub, E13

Dec 2025

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Bright place to be

Ade B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Plaistow Hub, E13

Dec 2025

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

The area as a whole has a lot of character. It can be a bit busy at times but it’s a good location in terms of travel and allows good connection to central London. There are a lot of useful amenities close to the development as well.

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

There is a general consistency in responding to issues which is good

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

The lack of security for the building is something that was a grey area after moving in.

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