A guide to living in East of England

Excellent

63.4%

Very Good

25.7%

Average

8.0%

Disappointing

1.6%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in East of England

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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 94 in East of England

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Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

By Cortland

Award winner 2025

4.45

4.45

(110 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 94 in East of England

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One Canalside, CM2

By Legal & General, VervLife

Award winner 2024

4.29

4.29

(145 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 94 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

(64 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 94 in East of England

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The Hawkings, PE28

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.83

4.83

(8 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 94 in East of England

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2032 total reviews

Viewing 1-5 out of 2027

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'.

Matthew H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 2026

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great design and location, communication severely lacking

Matthew H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 2026

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

We are in a nice safe area that is close enough to Norwich without experiencing the traffic ect. We are close to a number of supermarkets but maybe slightly further away from pubs and restaurants than we would like to be

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

We haven’t had many issues since moving in although when we have asked questions the responses have been fast and informative.

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

We were wrongly informed about WiFi prior to move in so had to go weeks without signal when we could have sorted it beforehand


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Rasika (Tenant)

Unverified

Cringleford Heights, NR4

Jun 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

All sop - Cringleford heights

Rasika (Tenant)

Unverified

Cringleford Heights, NR4

Jun 2026

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

The property is a semi- detached house located in the end of road . It is calm and quiet , has less vehicle and foot traffic due to that . The house is not overlooked by other properties so has ample amount of privacy . Has got two designated parking spaces ( parallel) . The closest bus stop is located about 0.4 miles . We had no issues with bin collection or antisocial behaviour . Can walk to the hospital/ UEA within 20 minutes . The house has couple of solar panels and blinds fixed in as well.

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

There were emergency numbers that we could reach but did not have to use them. The property manager, Jess Macgregor was very responsive and resourceful and was the best.

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

None to report , it is a nice neighborhood as I mentioned


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Megan R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westcombe Park, CM9

Jun 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

Modern, Peaceful Living with Excellent Management

Megan R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westcombe Park, CM9

Jun 2026

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

The area is convenient and family-friendly, with Maldon just a short drive away offering a great selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, and pubs. There are several supermarkets nearby and plenty of open green spaces. Parking is excellent, with two designated spaces and additional on-street parking available. The street is generally quiet with very little traffic noise or anti-social behaviour, even though some building work is still ongoing within the development.

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

We have been fortunate not to experience any major issues since moving in. However, whenever we have had questions throughout the process, the team has always been extremely helpful, responsive, and quick to reply. Their communication has been excellent, and we have every confidence that any problems would be dealt with promptly and professionally if they were to arise.

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

One thing that stood out to us was the flexibility offered when it came to the deposit options. It was really helpful to be given a choice so we could select the option that best suited our circumstances. Another great feature is the keyless entry system – the fobs are brilliant, very easy to use, and we love being able to access and manage entry from our phones. This makes everyday living much more convenient and gives added peace of mind. Overall, the experience has been very positive and the development is quiet, modern, and well maintained.


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Leanne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 2026

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great area to live

Leanne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 2026

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

So far everything seems brilliant. From frequent transport, amble parking and all bins available including food waste. I love the fact that its a quiet area amongst trees and nature you wouldnt known you are on a housing Estate. The down fall is that there isnt a shop within walking distance .

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

We haven't had any issues so no concerns raised to them

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

Im not sure there is anything else I would of wanted to know before moving in as everything had been explained before we moved in


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Billy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 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

Woodland heath peaceful place

Billy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Jun 2026

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

Its sooo peaceful and quiet and lots of trees. A really enjoyable place to live. Highly recommend and love it.

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

Yes Jess has been fabulous for us when we first moved in and the WiFi wasnt working correctly she linked us into the people we needed too and was sorted 1st time.

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

The phone signal is poor so without WiFi it makes moving providers and changing address and anything you need to call people more of a challenge.


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