
A guide to living in Borough of Haringey
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Very Good
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Disappointing
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Best places to live in Borough of Haringey
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 Gessner, N17
By Way of Life
Award winner 2024
4.76
(118 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 17 in Borough of Haringey

The Sessile, N17
By Way of Life
Award winner 2024
4.71
(59 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 17 in Borough of Haringey

Hale Works, N17
By Anthology
4.49
(43 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 17 in Borough of Haringey

Apex Gardens, N15
By Grainger
4.49
(11 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 17 in Borough of Haringey

Windlass Apartments, N17
By Grainger
Award winner 2023
4.23
(36 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 17 in Borough of Haringey
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Subhaan K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
Marie was absolutely fantastic!
Subhaan K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great local area and vibe. Good selection of shops and retailers. Good good options too. The area is also clean.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Always quickly. They understand if something needs to be prioritised.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That there was 3 terraces! Also about the even nights.
Dima (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
Great Flat and Community with Excellent Management, Despite Some Transport and Noise Issues
Dima (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Overall, it's a nice and quiet area with clean streets and a generally peaceful atmosphere. There are plenty of department stores (Lidl, Tesco, Asda, etc) nearby to suit all tastes, and a small park within walking distance that's great for casual strolls. Bin collections are regular and efficient, and the streets are always kept clean. On the downside, if your windows face the main road, be prepared for constant noise and a surprising amount of dust coming into the flat. In terms of transport, the area is served by the Victoria Line and Greater Anglia. The Victoria Line is generally reliable, but during peak hours it can be nearly impossible to board a train coming from central London—at times like these, the Greater Anglia service from Liverpool Street is a lifesaver. However, if you're commuting in from outside London, be aware that Greater Anglia can be quite unreliable, and you might end up needing to reroute via King's Cross.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management responds quickly and efficiently to any issues. You can easily reach out for help either at the reception or through the app.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing to be aware of is the amount of fine black dust that regularly appears on the balcony—it’s easy to assume it hasn’t been cleaned, but it’s most likely coming from the nearby road and tends to build up quickly. Also, make sure to carefully review your Check-In report. In our case, almost no defects were listed initially, so we had to document everything ourselves. We even discovered more issues during the first month. That said, to be fair, anything that could be fixed (like a broken chair or some mould in bath) was sorted out within the first week, and the rest was added to the report without any problems.
Matteo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
The first 3.5 years in London at The Gessner
Matteo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Aug 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is well served by the Victoria line and the National Railway, and you can reach central London in 20 minutes. Having both options avoids being stranded in the event of strikes or technical problems. It's also well connected to Stansted Airport. The open spaces are fantastic. There's Walthamstow Wetlands, where you can walk and relax, and Down Lane Park with tennis courts and a small football pitch. There aren't many restaurants yet, but the area is developing rapidly.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management was always available. We didn't have any major problems, but they were available even for small things, like fixing a light bulb that started flickering.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that I would have stayed for 3.5 years. There was a good offer for long stays. Unfortunately I signed a 1 year contract that went from around 1,700 to 2,000 in 3 years.
Adrian M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Jul 2025
Highly recommended
Adrian M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Gessner, N17
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is very well connected—just a 3-minute walk to the Victoria Line, which makes getting to central London fast and easy. There are plenty of local shops around, including a Lidl, two express supermarkets, and a good selection of other retail stores. The street itself is generally fine to live on. I've not experienced any issues with anti-social behavior. One downside for me is the traffic noise - during summer, if you want to keep your windows open at night, it can be a bit loud. That said, it's only for a few weeks a year, and with the windows closed, the noise is not noticeable.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I didn't have too many interactions with the building management that is not the resident host team
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I really like the apartment overall, but I was surprised by how hot it gets inside during the summer. Even when the outside temperature is only around 25°C for a few days, the temperate inside reaches up to 28 degrees inside according to the built-in thermometer. It has been difficult to cool down the apartment, despite keeping the windows open all night. Even during cooler days (20°C or below), we haven’t been able to bring the indoor temperature down significantly, likely because the building itself retains heat throughout the summer. I live on the 12th floor, which may contribute to the issue, but I would have expected better insulation in a modern building.
John D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jul 2025
Great building, but greedy landlords.
John D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is fine, although it could use another larger supermarket. Transport links are good. Some of the neighbours are very loud in the building and the surrounding buildings. Bin collecting is not good. The bin room bins are often too full to use and in summer there have been dead flies everywhere.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
In generally they are good at responding, but the rent situation left a sour taste.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I hadn’t moved into a place that is actively trying to price me out of living there for very long.
Manager response
Hi John, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your comments around the staff , responsiveness and facilities are much appreciated. We do hope you enjoy staying at The Sessile which appears to be the case. I note your concerns around potential rental uplifts. I would love the opportunity to discuss with you in person. Feel to reach out to me at jamesb@wayoflife.com. Equally, when our Senior Leasing Manager approaches you for a renewal, please request a meeting where she will happily meet you to discuss available options. We want residents to feel comfortable and remain at the development for several years, therefore, we will do what we can to make this happen. As always, you know where to find us if you have any queries. Kind Regards James
Posted by
James Basnett, Senior Regional Manager
Aug 2025
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