A guide to living in Greater London

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58.1%

Very Good

28.3%

Average

9.9%

Disappointing

2.0%

Very poor

1.6%

Best places to live in Greater London

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The Eades, E17

By Way of Life

4.98

4.98

(20 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 675 in Greater London

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Embassy Boulevard, SW11

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.96

4.96

(39 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 675 in Greater London

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Author, N1C

By Related Argent

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4.95

4.95

(161 reviews)

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 675 in Greater London

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Momento Hayes, UB3

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.91

4.91

(76 reviews)

Experience a range of exclusive resident amenities at Momento Hayes, including a fully equipped on-site gym, games room, stylish co-working spaces, and even a dedicated pet spa for your furry companions. Plus, with Central London just 20 minutes away, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy everything the capital has to offer.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 675 in Greater London

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(26 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.
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Ranked 5th out of 675 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'.

Mils (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Sessile, N17

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 happy tenant

Mils (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Sessile, N17

Jun 2026

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

The transport links are great! I work in Walthamstow so its super easy for me on the tube, getting to Stratford and Liverpool Street is also very easy and convenient. The retail park is really close and handy, we have some small supermarkets but I think the area would benefit massively with and M&S foodhall and some other food vendors. The street is quiet and ive never felt unsafe

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

We havent had any issues as of yet, but when I have requested info ive always gotten a quick polite response

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

Ive heard that moving out can be an issue with the walls, but deal with that at a later date. Also concerned about price raising at some point


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

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Anon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2026

2
2
This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

Wasted potential

Anon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2026

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

The surrounding area is fine. It's well connected with a short walk through the DLR and train stations, so you have easy access to East London and Central London. You have quick access to a very large Tesco nearby and a large shopping centre, so most essentials you can get in a pretty short walk. Other than the necessities, I would say the area takes a little to be desired. There isn't too much to do in the local area, and it doesn't always feel particularly safe to walk around. There's a lot of litter in surrounding areas, and it's generally just not the best maintained.

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

For general issues with the building, it would often take multiple days for things to be resolved. The issues that we had within the flat were mostly responded to. We often had to message multiple times to get them to actually come and have a look.

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

If I'd have known how poorly managed the building was, I probably would never have moved in in the first place.


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Kiara ST (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern Living in a Fantastic Location

Kiara ST (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Jun 2026

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

Alma is in a fantastic location with a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars all within walking distance. Transport links are excellent, with Aldgate East, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations nearby, making it very convenient to travel across London. The street is generally lively but feels safe, and building management keeps communal areas and bin collections super well maintained.

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

The building management team has been responsive and helpful whenever I have raised an issue. Communication has generally been clear, and any concerns have been addressed in a timely and professional manner. Overall, I have found the management to be extremely friendly and committed to maintaining a positive living environment.

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 how busy and lively the area can be, especially during peak hours. While the location is extremely convenient with great transport links and amenities, the surrounding streets can sometimes feel quite fast-paced and noisy compared to what you might expect from a viewing. It’s not necessarily a negative, but it’s something worth being aware of before moving in so you know what to expect day to day.


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Sneha (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Sessile, N17

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

Great first accomodation

Sneha (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Sessile, N17

Jun 2026

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

Lovely property and services . Convenient location and seems like you are part of a luxurious accommodation

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

Yes they are prompt with resolution of any issues we have encountered until now

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

The paint is a big concern as we found out later that the management will charge exorbitant amounts for any wear and tear. Utility costs are also way higher.


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

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AW12 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Exceeded expectations

AW12 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jun 2026

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

This is a great location with good local facilities. There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby and good transport links.

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

Nathan went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed.

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

This place was so much better than I had expected.


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