A guide to living in East of England

Excellent

63.7%

Very Good

25.5%

Average

8.0%

Disappointing

1.6%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in East of England

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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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Merchant's Yard, IP1

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.51

4.51

(13 reviews)

Merchant's Yard is a modern collection of exceptional 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes offering idyllic views of the Orwell river in Ipswich. Perfectly located a short walk from the historic town centre and train station offering easy and quick commutes to London. With a host of benefits from energy efficient homes to exceptional resident-focused management, with smart tech, EV charging and more in between. Life at Merchant's Yard has something for everyone and always ensures comfortable and stress-free living.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 96 in East of England

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Cassiobury, WD18

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.45

4.45

(110 reviews)

Cassiobury was previously managed by Cortland until 1st September 2026. Cassiobury is ideally positioned for commuters with easy access to London, Watford station, and a few minutes’ drive from the A41 and M25. Our range of apartments, from studios to penthouses feature thoughtful designs and high-quality finishes tailored for modern living. Residents benefit from balconies, views, regular events, superb amenities, including a fitness centre, business lounge, and club lounge, dining suites, cinema room, along with landscaped gardens with BBQ areas, play area, and a dog park. Choose Cortland Cassiobury for a blend of convenience and contemporary living.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 96 in East of England

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One Canalside, CM2

By Legal & General, VervLife

Award winner 2024

4.33

4.33

(149 reviews)

One Canalside is a residential development by Legal & General and managed by VervLife. It features 189 apartments with a mix of 1, 2 and 3 beds. Facilities include a Residents Lounge, Work Zone, Meeting Room and Private Dining Room. In addition, on-site parking is available by request as well as a free cycle storage. With a waterside location, the development is only a 10-minute walk away from Chelmsford city centre including access to the station with links to Greater Anglia trains (40-minutes to London Liverpool Street).
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 96 in East of England

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City Park West, CM1

By Notting Hill Genesis, Folio London

Award winner 2025

4.04

4.04

(65 reviews)

City Park West offers a contemporary collection of 391 one and two-bedroom apartments in the heart of Chelmsford, developed by Notting Hill Genesis and Folio London. Located adjacent to Chelmsford Station, the development provides exceptional transport links and is just a short walk from High Chelmer Shopping Centre. With its strategic positioning and modern design, City Park West delivers a dynamic living experience in one of Essex's most vibrant city centres.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 96 in East of England

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The Hawkings, PE28

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.85

4.85

(9 reviews)

The Hawkings in Alconbury offers a range of newly built, highly energy-efficient two, three, and four-bedroom family homes, all equipped with standard solar panels. Each home is finished to a high-quality specification, featuring integrated Zanussi appliances and smart home technology, including remote-controlled heating and locking systems. This development is part of the larger Urban and Civic Alconbury Weald project, which includes mixed-tenure homes, schools, and other amenities.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 96 in East of England

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2058 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'.

Ash (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Fantastic, Smooth & Stress-Free Experience!

Ash (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2026

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

Just a short drive away is so so much to choose from, almost too much lol! Noise levels are so low too!! I would have liked a small store for bread and milk etc within a closer walking distance ! But other than that everything is brilliant!

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

I was called within the hour for follow up questions,booked in,, and then Within 48 hours everything was fixed and sorted.

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

Honestly, I can’t think of anything. I came to view the property a few times! And was kept well informed all the way up until it was ready! So I had plenty of time to see everything I needed to!


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Becks (Tenant)

Verified Resident

One Canalside, CM2

Sept 2026

5
5
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5

Great Building Management!

Becks (Tenant)

Verified Resident

One Canalside, CM2

Sept 2026

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

The overall area is great! Beautiful walks and so close to town for everything you need! It’s such a friendly and safe area for families and I often have chats with all the dog walkers throughout the week. It’s a very pleasant community to be a part of.

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

They have been amazing, no major issues just the odd snag here or there and they have always got back to me within a few hours with a solution or fix!

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

How helpful the management team are and the Maintenance guys.


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M. Matemba (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

5
5
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5

Overall, everything is spot on.

M. Matemba (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

The environment is very good, clean and very quiet place. Local shops not far and they’re good. No ant-social behaviour.

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

Very good and quick response if you raise an issue.

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

There is nothing to mention at the moment, all is good.


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Paul S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Thank you Vicky Harvey and the Leaf Living team

Paul S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

Vicky Harvey showed us around the development and we were so happy with her knowledge of the development and the surroundings. The site is conveniently placed to a local pub, walkways through nature and only 10 minutes walk to local shops and the railway station. Whilst development continues, it’s never a problem with site traffic and noise at a minimum. Well lit apart from the newest sunflower close where lights are still to be switched on, the roads and pathways are in great condition and well thought through.

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

Quickly and efficiently through the app and follow up phone calls. Absolutely recommend on this aspect.

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

Everything was so easy and well explained that there really isn’t anything I would change.


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SaraT (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

5
5
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5

It’s got something for everyone!

SaraT (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Sept 2026

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

Lovely lovely area. It’s quiet but so close to shops, train station, schools etc and bury is only a short drive away.

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

Very quickly and resolved with ease. V easy to use the app

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

I can’t think of anything! Def nothing bad and everything is good so far!


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