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56%

Very Good

30%

Average

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Disappointing

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Very poor

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Best places to live in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.72

4.72

(243 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 173 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(177 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 173 in East London

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.6

4.60

(43 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 173 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.55

4.55

(86 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 173 in East London

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Coppermaker Square, E20

By Greystar

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4.49

4.49

(163 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 173 in East London

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Anton M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

East Village, E20

May 2025

3
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Ok

Anton M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

East Village, E20

May 2025

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

The area is losing is vibrancy with a lot of great cafes and bars shut down over the last years. There is a general lack of amenities such as gyms and pools in the area. Supermarkets and parking can’t cope with residential demand.

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

Yes they are quite responsive though used to be better

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

Heating and hot water provider is a joke and overpriced

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Akanksha (Tenant)

Alma, E1

May 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

The development is good, with new furnishings and smart home tech

Akanksha (Tenant)

Alma, E1

May 2025

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

The location is amazing. With just a stone’s throw away from aldgate east station. There are 2 good grocery stores nearby giving you easy access to food at all times. The best thing is the proximity to spitalfields market. You can easily go and grab a nice lunch in the area or a nice browse their trader’s market. The area is vibrant and full of life.

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

Very quick and understanding. They will aim to resolve the issue ASAP.

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

Everything was explained well before move-in. Things are working as expected!

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Lexie Chen (Tenant)

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Modern Living with Great Facilities and Friendly Staff

Lexie Chen (Tenant)

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2025

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

There’s a large Tesco just a three-minute walk away, which makes shopping for daily essentials super easy. We also have a well-equipped gym nearby. Transportation is excellent—there are multiple travel options including buses and the underground, and all stations are within walking distance. The apartment building is very secure, with a proper entry system for safety. The only downside is that the metro line is quite close, so there’s some noise from passing trains, but it’s generally manageable and doesn’t affect everyday life too much.

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

The building management has responded promptly to any repair requests I’ve raised. They follow up in a timely manner, arrange for maintenance personnel, and schedule appointments efficiently. Their responsiveness has been reassuring and much appreciated.

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

It would be better to give a reminder about the potential noise of the train.

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Nelofer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

East Village, E20

May 2025

5
5
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5

House to Home

Nelofer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

East Village, E20

May 2025

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

Good - great connection to city and airports ! Great vibrant atmosphere for walks and relaxing stay Bad - Nil

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

Very responsive when it is internal but if it’s external dependant bit of hiccups

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

That furniture was more than enough could be less to make it feel a bigger house

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AS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cheviot House, E1

May 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Good location

AS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cheviot House, E1

May 2025

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

Location is really great for commuting with lots of transport links close by, they also have lots of shops locally including a Tesco opposite the building which is convenient. On the negative side there seems to be lots of homeless people around the area

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

Yes they always get back to you normally they are good but struggle to communicate their efforts

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

Nothing really I think I had a good understanding of the area always

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