A guide to living in Greater London

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57.7%

Very Good

28.6%

Average

10.0%

Disappointing

2.1%

Very poor

1.5%

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The Eades, E17

By Way of Life

5

5.00

(17 reviews)

The Eades is a new development in Walthamstow managed by Way of Life, offering a mix of studios, 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. Residents have access to range of facilities including a 24-hour gym, yoga studio, co-working spaces, roof terraces, and more
1st

Ranked 1st out of 671 in Greater London

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Embassy Boulevard, SW11

By Moda Living

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4.96

4.96

(38 reviews)

Discover redefined rental living at Embassy Boulevard, Nine Elms. Steps from Battersea Power Station and the Thames, enjoy 467 premium homes with standout amenities including: gym, lounges, co-working, cinema, roof terraces—set in a thriving riverside neighbourhood.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 671 in Greater London

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Author, N1C

By Related Argent

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4.94

4.94

(155 reviews)

£3,450-£7,615 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Author King's Cross is a brand new, Build-To-Rent development in King’s Cross, one of London’s most connected locations. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies to suit your lifestyle. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident's lounge, fitness centre, co-working spaces and a private dining room. Author offers exclusive resident events and is pet-friendly.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 671 in Greater London

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Momento Hayes, UB3

By Greystar

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4.88

4.88

(28 reviews)

Enjoy exclusive resident perks, including an on-site gym, games room, co-working spaces, and even a pet spa for your furry friends. And with Central London just 20 minutes away, the best of the capital is always within easy reach.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 671 in Greater London

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

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4.86

4.86

(22 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 671 in Greater London

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25152 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'.

Sofia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 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

No negative notes, would love to live here forever.

Sofia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2026

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

I have been in living in the area for years so know it well, the blocks we live in could do with some more interesting businesses rather then big chains but understand that's not easy at all. I know most buildings have gyms inside but a bigger better equipped option would be nice.

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

Very quickly although they've had to come quite a few times to actually fix any issue.

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

Not much natural lights in the flats due to how they're made. Think that's the only thing


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

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Sam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 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

Equipment Works

Sam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2026

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

Love the local area, feels safe and quiet and easy to get around. Slight lack of pubs but breweries are cool! Shops are close and pretty good, bit further to big sains and lidl but not bad.

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

Usually can be a bit difficult to get responses, but it gets sorted with a bit of chasing.

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

Rent increases and how these are handled. Very keen to stay but hearing from others it sounds like the price will spike


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

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Sophie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 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

Generally very happy

Sophie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2026

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

The best part is definitely the convenience of the tube. The Victoria line is a 2 minute walk away and that not only saves time but aids in safety leaving early and coming home late. The downside is the supermarket availability and the fact that a lot of the retail spaces around the building are still empty. It’d be great to see these filled with more variety and independent cafes and businesses too. Bin collection is normally very good, although there have been issues in the last month and we don’t hear any traffic noise at all.

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

As above, the maintenance staff respond quickly when requested

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

The natural light in the flat is very poor which is disappointing but not a deal breaker. I would have looked into this more had we been able to view the flat in advance but unfortunately we could not until we’d already signed the tenancy.


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

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Conrad M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 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

Excellent Staff & Management

Conrad M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2026

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

We have had a really good experience with the team and they are always helpful and available. Highly recommend the team and staff.

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

Promptly and with well communicated updates that are shared. Tenants are well taken care of and our views are appreciated and respected.

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

We didnt have the best experience with agency that was showcasing the flats when we 1st reviewed. Luckily, Jason helped with this and was so helpful in the process.


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Sanjeev (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Feb 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great staff, beautiful gardens, historic square and sense of community.

Sanjeev (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dolphin Square, SW1

Feb 2026

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

Great complex, only challenge is ongoing works. Beautiful Gardens, stunning lobby and workspace/cafe and great community of people. The neighborhood on all sides is great, with everything you need at your doorstep.

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

Any small issues that arose, were always dealt with quickly by security, reception or maintenance. It was always worry free living there. Other than ongoing works toward my first year of tenancy, it was a great experience. My daughter loved living there.

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

Wish was more prepared for intensity of the works going on in complex in the first of my 3 years of tenancy.


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