A guide to living in East London

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58.4%

Very Good

28.6%

Average

9.9%

Disappointing

2.0%

Very poor

1.2%

Best places to live in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

(206 reviews)

Dressage Court by Essential Living offers 104 rental-only apartments. It includes one, two, and three-bedroom homes, designed for modern London living. Located just a 7-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, it’s well-connected for easy access across the city. Residents enjoy dedicated work-from-home spaces, a roof terrace, and an on-site gym. Regular events help build a strong community in one of East London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

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Ranked 1st out of 181 in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.7

4.70

(277 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 181 in East London

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Rondo, E20

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

4.7

4.70

(11 reviews)

Rondo offers a range of apartments in the heard of Stratford, inspired by Stratford’s history of rail travel. Residents benefit from a range of amenities, including a residents' lounge, coworking spaces and an onsite gym.

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Ranked 3rd out of 181 in East London

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.69

(74 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 181 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

(197 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 5th out of 181 in East London

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M N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Good building, some problems with management of the building and app development

M N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Oct 2026

Great building and beautiful design of the flats. Property management does not respond quickly enough. Booking a contractor for problems with appliances takes quite some time. Cleaning of common areas must be improved. Playroom is a joke. There are barely any toys. Most things are outdated or broken. It’s not baby proofed. Many problems with the Vertus App and collecting parcels through the Vertus app/bring me app does not work.

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

Great restaurants and bars, amazing open spaces, there should be more open spaces for very young toddlers and there are not enough mid class clothing shops. Amazing transport links. Parking available at Westferry Car Park.

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

They are not quick enough. Tenancy progression team does not even reply. You have to chase them through your agent.

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

That they wouldn’t update the toys and mats in the playroom.

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Gonzalo M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great environment

Gonzalo M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Oct 2026

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

It’s great located in terms of shops, restaurants and transport. Always it will be good to have more

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

Very efficient and always providing information of the process

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

I have nothing to say in this one. I’m quite happy here maybe a bigger gym or renovation

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J Begum (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life London at Beam Park, RM13

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The building has a modern design, the properties are well presented

J Begum (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life London at Beam Park, RM13

Oct 2026

I am very happy living in this development. The building has a modern design, the properties are well presented, and the overall environment is comfortable and welcoming. The location is convenient, with good access to local shops, transport links and other everyday amenities. The communal areas add to the overall appeal of the development, and it is a great place to call home. Building and property management play an important role in maintaining a pleasant living environment, and I appreciate the benefits of having a modern development that meets residents’ everyday needs. Overall, I have had a positive experience living here and would recommend the development to others looking for a comfortable and conveniently located home.

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

The local area has a reasonable range of shops and supermarkets for everyday essentials, with restaurants and takeaways offering a decent choice of food. There are some open spaces nearby, which are good for walking and getting fresh air. Transport links are generally convenient, with access to buses and nearby train stations, although services can be busy at peak times and delays can sometimes be an issue. Parking can be difficult at times, particularly in the evenings when more residents are home. Bin collections are generally manageable, although keeping communal areas clean is important. Traffic can be noisy during busier periods, but overall the area is a convenient place to live, with room for improvement in parking, cleanliness and the maintenance of shared spaces.

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

Building management has been professional and helpful when dealing with any concerns. Communication has been positive, and I appreciate their efforts to maintain the development and provide a pleasant living environment for residents.

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

Before moving in, I wish I had known more about the day-to-day benefits of living in the development, including the convenience of the location, access to local amenities and the overall living environment. I would recommend that new residents take the time to explore the surrounding area, get familiar with the local shops and transport links, and introduce themselves to their neighbours. Overall, it is a great place to live, and getting settled in makes the experience even better.

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Temi t (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life London at Beam Park, RM13

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Rainham is a very good place to live

Temi t (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life London at Beam Park, RM13

Oct 2026

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

Rainham is a very good place to live in with access to good schools and shops, I have been living in the area for almost five years

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

It takes a bit of time, but eventually they get to it

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

That parking was not free and they kept increasing the money every six months

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Fraser scott (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Argo Apartments, E16

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Good place to live strongly recommend

Fraser scott (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Argo Apartments, E16

Oct 2026

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

Local area has great access to shops local cafes and great transport links all over London, great parking availability as a private car park, no issues with bins

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

Yes I had an issues with nesting pigeons and the issue was dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

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

I feel like all the positives about the property were well explained and I don’t have anything bad to say

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