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

4.84

(15 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 178 in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.74

(261 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 2nd out of 178 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

(194 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 3rd out of 178 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.66

(126 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 4th out of 178 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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Amira Baroud (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great place to live!

Amira Baroud (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

I’ve been living at sailmakers for 3 years now and it’s been a really positive experience! The building itself is well-designed with clean communal areas and facilities that are maintained to a high standard as well as it being very pet friendly which makes it an even more comfortable environment for me and my dog to to live in. The management team is amazing and they are always very responsive and helpful especially Alifa and Nico, who are always very kind and supportive whenever I’ve needed assistance.

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

Living in this area has been really convenient because it’s so close to a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants and there are plenty of transport links nearby, which makes commuting quick and easy. Overall, it’s an amazing location and great place to live.

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

They always respond very attentively and resolve any issues or concerns I may have almost immediately.

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

I didn’t really have anything I wish I had known beforehand, as most things were straightforward when I moved in.

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Nithin (Tenant)

Unverified

The Brickyard, E6

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing

Nithin (Tenant)

Unverified

The Brickyard, E6

Nov 2025

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

Living on High Street North, East Ham (E6 1FA) is a very urban, well-connected experience — it’s not quiet suburbia, but it has a lot going for it if you value convenience, community, and a lively local scene. Local Shops, Restaurants & Bars There’s a strong variety of local shops on and around the high street. You’ll find traditional corner shops, halal butchers, greengrocers, and small supermarkets, reflecting the diverse community.

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

The building management has generally responded quickly and professionally to any issues I’ve raised, keeping me updated and resolving problems in a reasonable timeframe.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how busy the area can get at certain times of day, especially with traffic and footfall. It isn’t obvious during a viewing, but it can affect noise levels and parking. I’d also say it’s worth getting familiar with the local bin collection schedule early on, as it helps keep things running smoothly. Overall, nothing major, but these small insights make settling in much easier.

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Melanie (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

I recommend it

Melanie (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

The facilities are good. The gym is really good and there’s also the yoga and pilatese classes which are really good. The only issue is that there is a spinning/cycling room, but there are never classes there so maybe that could be improved. We had some issues with the parcel room but Alifa has helped us tremendously with organizing the packages well and in general she’s so nice and always helps us with whatever we need. She is so sweet and always welcome us with a smile. Other than that, our complaint is that when we did a tour of the appartment they said that everything is included in our rent in the building such as the cinema room and the dining room, but it turns out we have to pay extra for that, which is dumb since we already pay rent and it should be included. It should have been specified. Other than that, facilities are good and also the maintenance is so so good. Always so fast and fix whatever is broken the next day, and never delays. Always does a very good job.

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

The area is really good because it’s safe and there’s the DLR really close as well as coop and tesco, as well as salons.

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

The maintenance teem is amazing they are so fast and fix everything well. Management in the front desk is good especially Alifa she’s amazing

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

I thought there would be spinning classes all the time which is a reason that made me move here, but after I came I realised they don’t even do those classes even though there’s a spin room. Another thing is the extra charge for the cincema room and dining room.

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Mari (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Love love love!

Mari (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

I love living here! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The area is amazing and everything is so close by.

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

They respond very quickly and everything gets sorted fast

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

I wish I would’ve known how wonderful it is here, I would’ve moved in sooner

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Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Goog Location but old apartment

Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

Good location But areas to east of this location there are disturbances. The buses and train station are next door.

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

Yes. Some times it is been late but mostly yes. It could be improved

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

More on the water and lift issues. Some bit on the increase in utilities

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