A guide to living in East London

Excellent

57.7%

Very Good

29.1%

Average

10.0%

Disappointing

2.1%

Very poor

1.1%

Best places to live in East London

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(24 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 179 in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.73

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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 179 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(203 reviews)

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 179 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.68

4.68

(178 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 179 in East London

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.68

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 5th out of 179 in East London

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7573 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Lana K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fortunes Dock, E16

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Brilliant stay, will be very missed! Highly recommend.

Lana K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fortunes Dock, E16

Apr 2026

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

It is so convenient living here. The location is fantastic with grocery shops and restaurants within a 2-5 minute walk. Canning Town tube station is also within just a 1-2 minute walk away- practically right in front of the building! There is ample of parking within the Morrison’s car park which is also convenient. The community around the building and shops is nice with many young professionals and families. I’ve really enjoyed all the conveniences here.

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

Any problems or issues we’ve had were well received and actions were immediately taken. It is very easy to log on issues on the app and the team is very helpful.

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

Be aware of the construction and traffic noises because it is a high traffic, and rapidly developing area!


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SP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fortunes Dock, E16

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Brilliant development and building management team

SP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fortunes Dock, E16

Apr 2026

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

The area is incredibly well connected with the underground, DLR, and bus station right opposite the development. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and amenities to choose from in the area. I’ve used the underground carpark for 2 years and have had no issues. I’ve not witnessed any anti-social behaviour and feel really safe in the area, particularly with the on-site 24/7 security team based at reception. Bin collections are regular and there’s always space for rubbish. There’s no traffic noise at anti-social hours.

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

The building management team have responded quickly to any issues in the building and the flat itself. The team are incredibly supportive, friendly, and helpful! They have made staying in the building a pleasure.

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

The development has changed and been updated for the better since I moved here in 2024. Grainger seem quite committed to upgrading things regularly. I wish I’d known about the outdoor terrace when I’d moved in, it’s great in the summer months!


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QZ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Modern, Convenient and Well Managed

QZ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Apr 2026

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

The area is very convenient and has a good mix of shops, restaurants and cafes, so daily life is easy.

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

The building management team has usually been helpful and responsive whenever I raised an issue. They communicated clearly and dealt with things in a reasonable amount of time.

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 much the quality of the staff would shape the experience of living here. A typical viewing can show you the building and facilities, but it cannot really show how friendly, patient and helpful the reception and management team are in daily life. That has made a big difference for me. I would also say that if you ever have a question or small issue, it is worth speaking to reception, because they are approachable and usually very helpful.


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Ali A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

The development is fantastic

Ali A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Apr 2026

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

The area’s location is fantastic. We cycle to central London and it’s quicker than the tube. For the tube, you have access to the city in 3 stops and it’s walking distance to Canary Wharf. There’s Tesco open late so it’s very accessible. We have not had any issues at all and we would stay again.

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

The team were great. Faisal in particular helped us from day 1, from moving in to our checkout. If there was ever an issue it was resolved literally the same day. This really improved the quality of our stay.

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

The Fizzy community is great, all the neighbours are also professionals and help each other out. We will miss the community in the building!


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David (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Modern, well-designed living with great views and exceptional on-site support

David (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy East16, E16

Apr 2026

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

Really convenient location - about a 2-minute walk to the Jubilee line with easy access into Central London, plus good DLR links. Shops and a gym are close by, and the area feels safe. I’ve found it a comfortable place to live.

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

Any queries or issues were handled quickly, with helpful and efficient responses.

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

wish I’d known in advance how helpful the staff would be. Having lived in similar buildings before, the level of service here is noticeably better.


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