A guide to living in Borough of Lewisham

Lewisham lies just a few miles south-east of Central London. A borough given a little more than just a fresh coat of paint in recent years. In fact, this area has seen plenty in the way of renovation. Including, a transformation of the town centre and a brand-new riverside park. As such, it moved at lightning-speed into the ‘up-and-comer’ category a couple of years back. Then, in the blink of an eye, it became highly sought-after, courtesy of its affordable homes and fantastic transport links. Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in Lewisham. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Lewisham.

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Best places to live in Borough of Lewisham

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Bale & Anchor, SE13

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

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4.4

4.40

(88 reviews)

Bale & Anchor is a BTR development situated in Lewisham, with studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments available to rent. Bale & Anchor is ideally placed to put you right in the thick of central London within minutes. Additionally, the National Rail and the DLR are on your doorstep for commuting. Residents can enjoy lounge areas, roof terraces and private dining spaces. By Spring 2024, even more amenities will be available, including access to Ampersand on the 34th and 35th floor in Bale House with panoramic views over London and beyond. Residents also benefit from choosing between a quality furniture package or an unfurnished apartment.

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Ranked 1st out of 17 in Borough of Lewisham

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Bolney Meadow, SW8

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.38

(25 reviews)

Located in the heart of Vauxhall, South London, Bolney Meadow is a vibrant residential development by Notting Hill Genesis. The estate features a mix of housing options and a community centre, offering activities throughout the year. With its convenient location and strong sense of community, Bolney Meadow provides an ideal living environment for those seeking a connected and engaging urban lifestyle.

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Ranked 2nd out of 17 in Borough of Lewisham

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Neptune Wharf, SE8

By Neptune Wharf London

4.57

(11 reviews)

Neptune Wharf London presents a collection of 139 one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Deptford, SE8, brought to you by leading developer Galliard Homes, and BTR operator, Sable. Spanning five residential buildings, the apartments feature contemporary designs, many with scenic views of Deptford Park and the Canary Wharf skyline. Residents also benefit from luxury on-site amenities and will soon enjoy a number of exciting retail spaces within the development’s boulevard.

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Ranked 3rd out of 17 in Borough of Lewisham

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Fizzy Lewisham, SE13

By Greystar, Fizzy Living

Award winner 2024

4.42

(381 reviews)

£1,545-£2,015 pcm

1, 2 beds

Fizzy Lewisham is a contemporary residential development, now managed by Greystar

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Ranked 4th out of 17 in Borough of Lewisham

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Deptford Foundry, SE14

By Anthology

4.35

(76 reviews)

Deptford Foundry is a mixed-use development by Anthology London. The development is set on the site of an old metal foundry, which was built in the 1800s. The development offers more than 300 homes with a mix of private and social housing apartments. It welcomed its first residents at the end of 2018. In addition, Deptford Foundry is in the middle of south-east London's lively Deptford district. It is close to Deptford and New Cross stations, offering easy access to Greenwich. Prices start from £455,000.

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Ranked 5th out of 17 in Borough of Lewisham

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Femi O (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Well insulated buildings

Femi O (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

Conveniently located between New Cross, and Deptford; walking distance to Surrey Quays (Overground), and Canada Water (Jubilee) Nearby grocery stores: LIDL (10 minute walk). Sainsbury's New Cross (10 minute cycle). Waitrose Greenwich (10 minute cycle) Surrey Quays Shopping centre includes TESCO

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

Yes, they have responded in a timely manner with a personable approach

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

My experience has been good so far, no negative feedback from me

Manager response

Thank you Femi for your kind words! We're delighted to read your positive feedback. We wish you every happiness in your home here at Neptune Wharf.

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Lucy Clark, Marketing Manager

Oct 2025

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Justin balagot (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Very modern, clean and well maintained

Justin balagot (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

As the development begins to take shape, we’re really enjoying the development and all it has to offer. The apartment is well designed, maintained and the team here are excellent. They have been accommodating to ensure residents feel at home in their new home and a shout out to Tom who has been so helpful. We’ve been here now since the opening and look forward to seeing the communal spaces to be fully functional.

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

Promptly - any minor teething issues were handled well. Any issues addressed

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

Timeline for when the communal areas would be up and running - however, appreciate these were a work in progress with it being a new development would always take a bit of time to be running.

Manager response

Thank you so much Justin for your review. We particularly appreciate your kind words about Thomas and your comments about our team's efficiency. We are grateful for your patience whilst we completed the communal spaces and we hope you'll agree that it was worth the wait!

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Oct 2025

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A Tenent (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Easy transition

A Tenent (Tenant)

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

Great green space, Vietnamese restaurants, and African/Caribbean corner shops make up the bulk of the local shops. Good range of independent stores dotted in between. It's good that the park closes now, as the parties that have now moved outside the school were the only complaint, as they were held late at night, and they made the park messy in the morning.

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

They have been great, one of the best things about moving here has been the quick response and genuine interest in accomindating the needs of the tenets

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

The Zipcar voucher was great! That made moving significantly cheaper than hiring a man with a van.

Manager response

Thank you for your kind review, we're really pleased to hear how happy you are here at Neptune Wharf and appreciate all your comments.

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Lucy Clark, Marketing Manager

Oct 2025

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Rigel Ancheta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

The building management is great

Rigel Ancheta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

In terms of the design of the flat, the design could have included uniform room dimension as one of the rooms in the flat has such a weird shape that some of the space can be utilised efficiently. Also, there could have been a storage room or space to store household items as this is very limited in the flat. I am not sure if it's in the design of the facilities but from time to time we hear the pipes in the main toilet flowing, whether this is from the upper floors flushing or some system that is behind the shower and also the shower sometimes releases water even though it is at a closed position which was looked into by the property management when we first moved in. The building management is great as the tenants are regularly updated with any issues/repairs that will be going on the building. Tom is always looking for ways to improve the service that they can provide and to make living in the building a much better experience for so there should be credit given to his proactive and feedback led property management.

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

There are a good number of shops nearby such as the Lidl and now opened Asda Express. In terms of transport links, the location of the building is quite a walk away from the nearest train station but there is a lime bike parking space at the front so there is this option to get to the station quicker. In the beginning there was an issue with the bin collection as most of the bins were filled and it seemed like the collection was not done regularly but now it has improved. I've had no issues with anti-social behaviour, and the traffic/train noise is only noticeable when the windows are open and even when they are it is not a big issue as this is something that was taken into account at first viewing.

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

Any repair requests or issues we bring up to the building management are resolved fairly quickly and properly.

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

One thing I didn't know before moving is how thin the walls are in the flat and from flat to flat as sounds can travel very easily, this is because we've had a few complaints from other tenants that they can feel the vibration from our subwoofer in the living room.

Manager response

Thank you for your review Rigel! We are pleased to read your comments relating to building management and we appreciate your feedback on the improvements that could be made in relation to the design of your apartment. We hope you continue to enjoy living at Neptune Wharf - we love having you as part of our community here.

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Oct 2025

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Tia was here ^-^ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

pretty gorgeous amazing

Tia was here ^-^ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Oct 2025

I love the design of this apartment and even the club. Clean, modern and very chic to me. However I do have one complaint and that's jus sink, water can easily get everywhere when you turn the faucet on. Im not too sure exactly what part of the design it is but 8/10 there will be water all over the counters and on you. The club room however, soooooo pretty gorgeous amazing. The lime curved walls; the metal sink and tables, the dark wood furniture, all of it is very pretty. Im thankful they moved the timings as I have university from 10pm-5pm most days so I wasn't able to utilise the space.

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

I love this location so much, as a Goldsmiths university student, it's perfect for me. I can take the 225 to class or a more scenic path down the park which is only 14 minutes. The Lidls location is also great as it's only a 15-20 minute walk. Having the apartment in front of the park is also amazing for our mental health. Overall 10/10 location. I do wish there was a conveinent store right next to us.

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

Very helpful as they're ready to help and fix any issues raised.

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

Im happy I moved here and we chose this location I do not regret it. But I think one negative thing would be how infrequent the 225 is. Our only issue is the bus times and having to just walk to uni.

Manager response

Thank you Tia for your kind review! It's wonderful to read your comments on the design and aesthetic of both your apartment and The Club, and we are pleased that our recent change in opening hours has been beneficial to you. Your comments on the location are great to hear, and you'll be pleased to know that we will soon have an on-site convenience store which is opening in the coming months! Thanks for being part of our community Tia, it's great to have you here.

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Oct 2025

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