A guide to living in Greater London

Excellent

58.2%

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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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

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

Award winner 2025

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

(79 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

4.89

4.89

(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.
5th

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'.

Andy J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

All round happy

Andy J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2026

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

Not enough parking areas or spaces gym has very little weight lifting equipment and a lot of wasted spare

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

All responded with quickly with any issues and resolved in a timely manner

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

Nothing to share in general very happy with my choice


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Rebecca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Brilliant development

Rebecca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jun 2026

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

Loads of shops and entertainment nearby, great for families and couple and also feels very safe, little noise pollution

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

Yes if we’ve had any issues with our flat they have resolved it immediately

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

We didn’t realise that delivery drivers are expected to wait downstairs - not a big issues and we understand safety concerns


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Yehia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2026

5
5
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5

My experience moving in and living in Greenford Quay

Yehia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2026

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

Good number of shops and restaurants in walking distance. Alos close to Westway shopping centre and Greenford station

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

Quick responses to any maintenance requests I make

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

Ideal to book a parking space early beacue the waiting list is long


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Rav G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Nearly a Year Later, Momento Continues to Impress

Rav G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Jun 2026

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

The building is close to many local shops offering great convenience. There are many transport links nearby with various bus stops and the Hayes and Harlington rail station.

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

The building management is efficient and well organised and responds to queries in a timely manner.

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

Everything was made clear prior to us moving in and all questions were answered promptly.


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Bella Mahan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Jun 2026

5
5
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5

Modern, Well-Connected apartment

Bella Mahan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Jun 2026

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

Living at Momento Hayes feels like being in a neighbourhood that’s in transition modern, well-connected, and convenient, but still working its way towards having a strong local “lifestyle” identity. The biggest advantage is transport. With Hayes & Harlington station on the Elizabeth line, you can get into central London quickly and reach Heathrow in minutes, which makes it especially attractive for commuters and airport workers. That connectivity is the main reason many people choose the are

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

Building management has been responsive and generally quick to address any issues raised. In particular, Emeric, the handyman, has been very helpful and efficient. He handles a wide range of maintenance tasks skillfully and resolves problems promptly.

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 area is still very much developing, so while the building itself is modern and well-maintained, the immediate surroundings don’t yet have a wide choice of cafés, restaurants, or evening entertainment within walking distance. It’s also worth knowing that most “lifestyle” activities (nice dining, nightlife, boutique cafés) usually mean travelling to nearby areas like Ealing or Central London. On the positive side, transport links are excellent, so this is easy to do.


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