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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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 93 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 93 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 93 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 93 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 93 in East of England

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Latest Reviews in East of England

2026 total reviews

Viewing 1-5 out of 2021

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'.

Samantha Williams (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cringleford Heights, NR4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent

Samantha Williams (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cringleford Heights, NR4

Jun 2026

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

There is a Tesco Express, fish and chip shop and a barbershop nearby which is handy. The bins are emptied regularly. Parking is okay if your household only has 2 cars. There is hardly any noise from traffic and thankfully I have not been aware of any anti social behaviour, although the Police have been called to a nearby block of flats a few times.

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

We have been fortunate that we have only had one minor problem and it is being resolved.

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

I genuinely cannot think of anything but I would definitely recommend moving here.


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Blossom77 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

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

Perfect for us

Blossom77 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

Jun 2026

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

Very lucky to live in this development as a renter. So quiet, close enough to everything we need. Beautiful town. A bit of a longer drive to nearest train station but worth it. Front gardens maintained. Parking okay so far although it would be useful if everyone used their driveways and not just parked on the road.

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

Initially there were some delays due some reorganisation within the team but once this was settled, we received a very good service. Responsive, understanding, helpful.

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

We can't decorate for 2 years but I like the fresh white walls and not sure I would paint them now


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

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Ben C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

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

Amazing new builds

Ben C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

Jun 2026

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

Friendly people, not much in the way of anti-social behaviour, good transport links to the A12 & M11. Could do with a convenience store on Dunmow Grange

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

Promptly & politely thus far, couldn’t ask for better response

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

Nothing that I can actually think of good or bad right now


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

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Adam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

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

Very well thought out development

Adam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Great Dunmow Grange, CM6

Jun 2026

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

Lovely area house is close to local shops and large supermarkets and easy access to main roads Good green areas and when it’s all finished will be a nice evening walks

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

Fast efficiency and clear communication Easy to contact and nothing is to much trouble

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

I think they covered everything very clearly to be fair


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BAILEY BURTON (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Jun 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Property oversold. Property manager undervalued. Rent high. Work completion low.

BAILEY BURTON (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Jun 2026

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

There has been many issues with the property, everything seems delayed as to a response from the contractors and as a builder I don't understand as to why. Materials are easy to source.

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

Not really. My front door isn't sorted. No stones. Shed gate isnt fitted properly. Lost more issues...

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

There is nothing more I wish to add so I am filling in 50+ characters


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