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Best places to live in Greater London
How is ranking calculated?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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The Eades, E17
By Way of Life
5.00
(17 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 671 in Greater London

Embassy Boulevard, SW11
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.96
(38 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 671 in Greater London

Author, N1C
By Related Argent
Award winner 2025
4.94
(157 reviews)
£3,450-£7,615 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 671 in Greater London

Momento Hayes, UB3
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.88
(33 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 671 in Greater London

Alma, E1
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.86
(22 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 671 in Greater London
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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'.
Dumitru (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Living in this development has been a largely positive experience
Dumitru (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Modern Living with Great Local Convenience Local Area Review The local area offers a fantastic balance of convenience and leisure. There is a great range of independent shops and high-quality restaurants within walking distance. Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus and train services making commuting easy, though traffic can get a bit heavy during rush hour. The nearby parks provide plenty of open space for exercise. My street is generally quiet and well-maintained, with reliable bin collections and minimal anti-social behavior.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever I have raised a maintenance issue or a concern regarding the building, management has been quick to respond. They usually acknowledge the request within 24 hours and provide a clear timeline for when the work will be completed, which is very reassuring.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that the mobile signal can be a bit patchy in certain corners of the building, so you might want to check your provider’s coverage.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Rachael S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Really brilliant building
Rachael S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I think it would be great to have more bars and restaurants close by. Transport links are great. It feels really quiet as well.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Really quickly and efficiently on emails and also when requested.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The people living in the apartment building are really friendly!
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Fantastic customer service that made us feel valued
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Stepney green has great access to victoria Park and Hackney which become the hubs. The Rusty bike, coborn and lord tredegar give a range of good locals. Fizzy Stepney Green is right by the station so always feels safe to walk between.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Really quick to respond to issues. When maintenance request was put in, always had someone come the same day. The handymen were very professional and always fixed the issue
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The hot water is provided to all the buildings in the area by a single facility managed by a separate company. Occasionally went down but the fizzy team were very on it chasing the third party.
Eleni Z (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Momento Hayes, UB3
Feb 2026
Amazing New Flat & Outstanding Support from Sajid Every Step of the Way
Eleni Z (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Momento Hayes, UB3
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I am highly satisfied with the area because there are numerous local shops, including bakeries, grocery stores, and cafes, all within walking distance, providing convenience and a vibrant community atmosphere.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, they have, and I was contacted less than 24 hours after I submitted my request
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
No, there are no additional details that I would have wanted to know before I moved in, as all my questions were answered when reviewing the property from Sajid
Mariane N. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great living
Mariane N. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s a great area with lots of amenities. I particularly love the local coffee shops and breweries. It’s a very calm and family-led environment. There’s tube and overground nearby which is great. The only downside is the lack of good restaurantes imo.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I think the communication could improve, faster and more straight forward support.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I don't think there's anything. We already knew the building as we had a friend living there before we moved in.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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