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Best places to live in Leicester
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 Saxons, LE1
By Centrick - Built for Renters
Award winner 2025
4.80
(75 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 11 in Leicester

The Wullcomb, LE1
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.72
(276 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Leicester

Queen Street Quarter, LE1
By VervLife
Award winner 2025
4.55
(96 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 11 in Leicester

The Arches, LE3
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.52
(87 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 11 in Leicester

Lock 44, LE4
By Newtown Living
4.49
(10 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 11 in Leicester
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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'.
NA (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Arches, LE3
Oct 2026
Living at The Arches
NA (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Arches, LE3
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
This apartment building is close to highcross mall and the city centre. There is a nearby Sainsbury local for quick access to shopping.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I had a fast response to any maintenance issues, and these havent been many.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I dnt have ang specific good or bad insights, what I saw at viewing was what I got.
NDG (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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NDG (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I really like living at The Saxons because the area is generally quiet and peaceful. There are a good number of shops, restaurants and takeaways nearby, which makes it easy to get food and everyday essentials. I don't drive, so having convenient public transport is important to me, and I find it easy to get into the city centre. I haven't experienced any major issues with noise or litter, and overall I feel comfortable and safe living here.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been really good whenever I’ve had an issue. They respond quickly, communicate clearly, and make sure things are sorted in a timely manner. Overall, I’ve been really happy with how responsive and helpful they are.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I honestly wish I had known how quickly I would feel comfortable here. From a viewing, you can see the space, but you don’t really get a feel for how homey and well laid out everything is until you actually live here. My main tip would be to take some time to settle in and make the space your own, because it can feel like home surprisingly quickly.
Manager response
Hello NGD, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind review. Your feedback means a lot to us :) If there is anything we can help you with during your time here, or you have any idea on how to add more value to your time with us, please pop down to Reception or send us an email/WhatsApp, always happy to assist. All the best!
Posted by
Charlotte Brown, Resident Experience Manager
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Arafat Abubakar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Convenient, Well-Maintained and Comfortable
Arafat Abubakar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location is very convenient, being close to Leicester city centre, with a great range of restaurants and local shops all within walking distance. There are also very good transport links, including the Hop bus. Parking availability is good, although I don’t drive myself. Bin collections are weekly and the area is generally well kept. I also haven’t experienced much traffic noise, which makes the street feel peaceful.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building management has generally been responsive and helpful. I haven’t raised any issues but I have recieved information in a timely manner.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing . I can’t think of one. Every information I knew before I moved in.
Manager response
Hello Arafat, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words mean a lot to us :) If there is anything we can help you with during your time here, or you have any idea on how to add more value to your time with us, please pop down to Reception or send us an email/WhatsApp, always happy to assist. All the best!
Posted by
Charlotte Brown, Resident Experience Manager
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A Surana (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Saxons- Very well designed, central location and a nice community to have. The convenience of locality , food , shopping and within the property are worth the price.
A Surana (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Saxons, LE1
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
This property is in the heart of the city, right next to Highcross Mall. You have the convenience of local transportation at your doorstep quite literally.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, quite prompt at providing support of any kind.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I am really happy with the concierge - the fact that its a safe space for delivery, communal space to work and just relax.
Manager response
Hello A, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words mean a lot to us :) If there is anything we can help you with during your time here, or you have any idea on how to add more value to your time with us, please pop down to Reception or send us an email/text, always happy to assist. All the best!
Posted by
Charlotte Brown, Resident Experience Manager
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Savvas G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Waterside, LE3
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
New build, horrible construction, even worse experience from support to fix the issues. Just bad overall
Savvas G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Waterside, LE3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are a lot of people accessing the area and damage or try to steal stuff from the properties, there have been many recordings from cameras, but no one seems to do anything. The only good thing is that it's close to city centre
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I haven't interacted with the new landlord yet, so can't score, but the previous one wasn't helpful!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How badly this house was build, and how many problems I would have in the future.,
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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