A guide to living in Ilford

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

Great location well connected with metro station nice local supermarkets and feels safe and quiet but the noise of traffic is major disadvantage.

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

They have consistently responded quickly and professionally, providing clear updates and resolving issues in a timely and reliable manner.

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

I wish I had known a bit more about how sound travels in certain parts of the building, especially during busy hours. It isn’t a major issue, but it’s something you can only really notice once you’ve lived here for a while. I’d also recommend that new neighbours test the mobile signal in their apartment—coverage varies slightly depending on the floor and side of the building. Overall, these are small things, but they’re helpful to know in advance.

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

A lot of shops around. Movie theater is very close. 5 minute walk from the tube station. Bad- live on busy street

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

They’ve responded promptly and are always kind and helpful.

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

It’s located on a very busy street, and that the dryer isn’t the best, doesn’t dry ur clothes well

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

It’s close to high street and major shops loke Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Lidl. Also close to the train station.

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

It most of the time takes a while for things to get addressed.

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

Lifts are not as spacious making it difficult to bring in furniture.

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

The tenement is in a fantastic location — just a short walk from the main Elizabeth Line station and several bus routes, making it easy to get around. It’s also conveniently close to a supermarket and the Exchange Gallery, which adds a nice cultural touch to the area. Overall, a great place to stay with everything you need nearby.

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

The building management has been very responsive and helpful, addressing any issues quickly and efficiently with clear communication and a professional attitude.

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

I wish I had known how popular the area can get during peak hours, especially around the nearby station. It’s a lively neighbourhood, which is great, but can be busy at times. I’d also recommend getting to know the building management early—they’re very helpful and make settling in much easier.

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

I can only write good things about the area, it is very close to Sainsbury's Supermarket, Iceland, Exchange Shopping Centre, Nurseryk, GP Practice etc...

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

Problems in the apartment are handled within a reasonable time (not always professionally, but only casually), but they do not respond to common areas, cleanliness, and security issues.

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

There were no problems when moving in, the problems arose after the change of management. If you want quick and professional solutions to your problems, if you want clean and usable common areas, don't move here. But the apartments are great and the neighborhood is very livable.