
A guide to living in East Midlands
Excellent
66.2
Very Good
24.6
Average
6.6
Disappointing
1.3
Very poor
1.3
Best places to live in East Midlands
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
Viewing 1-5 out of 170

British Waterways, NG1
By Native Communities
4.98
(17 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 115 in East Midlands

The Saxons, LE1
By Centrick - Built for Renters
Award winner 2024
4.81
(53 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 115 in East Midlands

Lloyds Living at Gedling, NG4
By Lloyds Living
Award winner 2025
4.70
(21 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 115 in East Midlands

Queen Street Quarter, LE1
By BTR Operating Ltd.
4.50
(71 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 115 in East Midlands

The Arches, LE3
By Native Communities
4.38
(60 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 115 in East Midlands
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Latest Reviews in East Midlands
2313 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'.
George H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
New home
George H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Love the new builds and that we are the first to make this place home Love that places deliver to us They closed sandy lane over night with no access to or out of the estate and I finish work at 2am There’s currently no shop on the estate
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have not had any problems since moving in to our house
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The likely hood of the road being closed over nights and knowing the way to enter when both sides are closed
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Dan S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Overall very good
Dan S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Quiet peaceful pleasant neighbors delivery already available downside no local shop as of yet otherwise very good
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Have had no issues to warrant the need to contact building management
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Not knowing The road was going to be unfinished before
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Elise S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
New home
Elise S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Leaf Living at Western Gate, NN7
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Love the area in love with the house Not to far away from sixfeilds a large range of places that deliver food or groceries There isn’t a shop within the new build area but eventually I can see one being here
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have not had to report anything as of yet There was an issue with the water in October but the workers sorted it out immediately
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
As the houses are new there is no tax band which is a negative
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Louise (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Wullcomb, LE1
Nov 2025
A place to call home.
Louise (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Wullcomb, LE1
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I’ve lived in Leicester all my life, therefore I know the area well, The Wullcomb is in close proximity to many of the bars, restaurants, shops and theatres. The local parks are also within a short walking distance. Bus and transport routes from the location are also a short walking distance. In terms of antisocial behaviour, The Wullcomb is a concierge managed building; and in the 6 years at the location personally have not come across any issues.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Any issues I have raised have been dealt with in a timely manner via the resident portal app.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
N/a as I was well advised of all required information prior to moving in.
KKL (Tenant)
Verified Resident
British Waterways, NG1
Nov 2025
Best and modern place I have lived!
KKL (Tenant)
Verified Resident
British Waterways, NG1
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There’s a good range of local shops, cafés, restaurants and a few friendly bars, all within walking distance, and several nice open spaces for relaxing or exercising. Transport links are generally convenient, with frequent buses and a nearby train station. My street is usually quiet and peaceful. Overall, it’s a pleasant place to live.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been very responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised an issue. They communicate clearly, act quickly, and always follow up to make sure everything has been resolved properly. Overall, their support has been excellent.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing I didn’t notice until living here is that the interior brick walls make certain rooms colder than the others. They look nice, but they hold the cold, especially in winter.
Manager response
Hello, Thnk you for your kind review. Its great to hear that you are enjoying living here at British Waterways with us and that you have found the team to be responsive to any issues raised, we hope this continues. We will soon be hosting our Christmas party, which we would love to see you at, we will soon be sending out details.
Posted by
Bernadette Baker, Community Manager
Nov 2025
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