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62%

Very Good

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Average

8%

Disappointing

2%

Very poor

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Best places to live in East of England

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The Quarters Watford, WD17

By The Quarters by Bravo

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4.78

4.78

(110 reviews)

£1,050-£1,500 pcm

Studios

Short term lets situated in the heart of Watford’s central business district, a short walk from Watford Junction station. The Quarters Watford provides an ideal base for residents relying on a convenient, connected location. Euston is also accessible in as little as 14-minutes. There are 100 high-specification studios, which feature high-speed wireless internet access, a television, a kitchenette, laundry facilities as well as, easy parking.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 86 in East of England

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Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

By Kooky

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4.37

4.37

(21 reviews)

Kooky Bishop’s Stortford is a collection of brand-new boutique apartments. Located next to Bishop’s Stortford station, this development is only a 40-minute journey to Central London. They apartments are fully furnished with balconies or terraces, are pet friendly and have private parking available.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 86 in East of England

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Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

By Cortland

4.33

4.33

(62 reviews)

Welcome to Cortland Cassiobury, a sophisticated development nestled near award-winning parks and gardens, 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 86 in East of England

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Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4

By Leaf Living

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4.25

4.25

(21 reviews)

Chesterwell is a new community located in Colchester, a picturesque city offering a unique blend of historical woodland and scenic parks. Colchester high street, just a short walk away, offers a flurry of various shops, restaurants and bars. This new development also has excellent travel connections to London and other major cities from Colchester station as well as easy access to the A134 and A12. For family days out, Chesterwell is close to Colchester Zoo, the well-preserved Colchester Castle and is a short drive from the coast.
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Ranked 4th out of 86 in East of England

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Simple Life at Coppice Hill, LU5

By Simple Life Homes

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4.22

4.22

(11 reviews)

Situated next to its sister-site Milard Grange, residents can benefit from excellent transport connectivity, with the M1 and Leagrave train station within close proximity. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from in Houghton Regis and Dunstable, all within a close reach to Coppice Hill. The site is also closely located to Luton and London, making for a great location for those who want endless opportunities to travel and play. Educational needs are well catered for at Coppice Hill with 25 Ofsted rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ schools in the local area including Beecroft Academy and Houghton Regis Primary.
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Ranked 5th out of 86 in East of England

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Hein Schoeman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spinning Fields, CM7

Apr 2025

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Lovely spacious new built.

Hein Schoeman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spinning Fields, CM7

Apr 2025

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

Great location and a quiet neighborhood. I like the fact that you have your own parking area which is big enough for two cars. Lovely parks around and nice walking area for dogs.

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

I must give credit to Mustafa. He was great in handling any problems we had. And always quick to respond. He is very friendly and helpful. Thank you!

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

I need everything was pretty straight forward. What you see is what you get.

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David walsh (Tenant)

Indigo, PE1

Apr 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Perfect for what I need

David walsh (Tenant)

Indigo, PE1

Apr 2025

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

The noise is loud from the clubs but other than that all good shops and close to most things ……………….

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

Very fast and fairly done any jobs that needed to be done amazing work

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

Lifts are always breaking down and are very busy and the bin yard is a night mare

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D. Wray (Tenant)

Forge, SG1

Apr 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

"Home Away From Home" with Cortland/Forge

D. Wray (Tenant)

Forge, SG1

Apr 2025

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

I am absolutely happy to call Forge Exchange home away from home. It's a 10/10 for me. Keep up the good work guys.

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

We have had quick response even to minor issues in our flat

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

We were well informed prior to moving in. Thanks to the team.

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Alia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Indigo, PE1

Apr 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Good

Alia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Indigo, PE1

Apr 2025

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

The good thing is access, shops and transport are easy because everything is in range and the location is fantastic but the one thing they failed to do is secure parking for the residents which brings everything to a 5 out of 10.

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

Excellent and quick to fix the issues at hand which is good

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

Parking if they told us that we would never get Parking we would have considered some other place but instead in the beginning we were told Parking would be available but at a cost which was better than nothing and now after moving in we were told they couldn't give us Parking after signing contracts and everything.

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Michael (Tenant)

Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

Apr 2025

2
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This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

This is my 6th rented appartment and its quite disappointing

Michael (Tenant)

Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

Apr 2025

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

Theres not much close other than the Morrisons. No nearby restaurants walking distance but its a 10 min drive to most places in watford

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

They are way too common. They would have to come multiple times to solve the same issue. I have had more maintenance or visits in my short time being here than my previous 6 apartments combined

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

The amount of problems in the appartment and how easily members of staff in the building can aces the appartment without notice. And that the garbage refute shute rarely works

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