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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

Award winner 2024

4.77

4.77

(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.
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Ranked 1st out of 91 in East of England

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Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

By Kooky

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4.42

4.42

(22 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.
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Ranked 2nd out of 91 in East of England

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Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

By Cortland

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4.39

4.39

(82 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.
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Ranked 3rd out of 91 in East of England

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Forge, SG1

By Cortland

4.37

4.37

(25 reviews)

Forge Yards and Exchange is part of an imaginative, collaborative development. Boasting 110 new homes to rent in Stevenage, this property is inspired by the future. This collection of contemporary studio and 1-bed apartments provides that perfect setting for urban living. Fitted with high-spec interiors contrasted against the exterior 1960s architecture, Forge is a place you’ll want to live, work, shop, play and build new relationships.
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Ranked 4th out of 91 in East of England

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Indigo, PE1

By Lambert Smith Hampton

4.34

4.34

(17 reviews)

Indigo is a brand-new flagship development located on Cattle Market Road in the heart of Peterborough city centre, offering a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses. Professionally managed by Lambert Smith Hampton Residential Ltd, the development provides modern living spaces finished to high standards, complete with integrated appliances. Notably, Indigo offers rental prices at 20% below market value, making it an attractive option for young professionals and families. The development is pet-friendly, with select units accommodating pets, and welcomes sharers.
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Ranked 5th out of 91 in East of England

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Kevin (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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5
5
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So far so good.

Kevin (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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

Local facilities are quite good. Transport no problem. Not to sure about shops and stuff although I know there is a supermarket quite close.

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

Not had any so far. Things seem to be going very smoothly.

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

A 'delivery box' of some type would be of assistance. I can foresee problems, in the future, with deliveries from Amazon and the Post Office etc.


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Gisela Roberto (Tenant)

Willow Grove, MK42

Oct 2025

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3
3
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3

illusion, greater expectations in finishes

Gisela Roberto (Tenant)

Willow Grove, MK42

Oct 2025

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

Bad- kids launch rockets every night having the VP parking lot in front of my door takes away any privacy I may have should get decorative stones when there is grass and dead plants there is no gym or any leisure facilities my driveway is sagging, I hope it doesn't flood in the winter The gentlemen who collect the garbage are completely rude, they throw the buckets on the floor and don't take any care when moving them. traffic during school bridge hours is regrettable, there is no control to facilitate passage

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

Whenever we have any questions, the property manager is always available to answer us

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

I would like to know how the tenant selection went, being a new area, I expected more silence, I would have liked to have seen solutions for the driveway and my garden

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Allyson DeLeon (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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5
5
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5

Love this area!

Allyson DeLeon (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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

The range of shops and restaurants just a short drive away from my home is very convenient. Most days the street is pretty quiet, you don’t hear much of the construction even though there is quite a bit going on.

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

I haven’t lived here long enough to know, fingers crossed I don’t have any problems or issues in the near future though!

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

One thing I wish I knew before moving in would probably be that the place does not come with outside trash bins. I had to order them from the council, if I would have known that I would have ordered them a couple days before moving in.


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Mary L (Tenant)

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Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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5
5
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5

Great house. Great location

Mary L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Oct 2025

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

Perfect location for travel links. Quite area day and night. Not too far away from centre of Peterborough but not too close either.

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

Garden wasn’t turfed prior to move in date which was previously mentioned to be done beforehand. After a month and a couple emails we have a date for this to be sorted! This is the only issue we have had so far so cannot comment on building management.

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

Bins were not with the property when we moved in and did have to source them ourselves. We were told me had to pay for them as the landlord agency wouldn’t, which is a slight pain but we needed bins so couldn’t really complain.


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Jayden S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Oct 2025

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5
5
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5

Beautiful home and development

Jayden S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodland Heath, NR13

Oct 2025

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

We moved in 3 days ago and I cannot fault the property so far we had a bit of an issue setting up WiFi but upon speaking to property manager Jess the matter was resolved the same day.

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

They have been amazing like I said previously they resolved the WiFi issue within a matter of an hour

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

No everything was very smooth from the start too finish


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