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 Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.35

(94 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

3.34

(28 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

(12 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

4.41

(382 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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Flat 17 (Tenant)

Unverified

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A flat on Deptford Park

Flat 17 (Tenant)

Unverified

Neptune Wharf, SE8

Feb 2026

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

There is a big Lidl and local supermarkets within walking distance and some decent Vietnamese places on the high street. Just a big further is Canada Water and all that it offers. In the other direction Greenwich is a short bus ride away. The flat is close to the main bus routes to Greenwich, Surrey Quays and London Bridge. The development sits right opposite Deptford Park and the Thames is within walking distance. You have to put up with the trains but they aren't so bad.

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

A handyman came the next day when I reported that the dishwasher was loose in the housing.

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

The park is especially nice in the summer .

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Riva Naz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jan 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Jack of all trades, master of none when it comes to choosing utilities

Riva Naz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jan 2026

A lot of research had been done before moving into this property and we have no regrets. Starting from the location, to the amenities, the design, environment, a sense of community to bring pet friendly - Bale and Anchor has it all. Although I hope maintenance requests can be accelerated, it takes ages for a request to look into. Furthermore, Homebox is a rising and painful concern. That contractor should be changed if Bale and Anchor wants their tenants to stay back!

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

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

They look into it but takes long time to arrange. E.g. the back door of Bale building is still under repairs since 1.5 years (when we moved in)

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

Homebox and Glide internet. Absolute nightmare of a company followed by poor customer service and incompetence

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Ella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

it's awesome as an aesthetic aspect

Ella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

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

it's the nearest by Tesco express. It's close by an Asian convenience store. it's close by lewisham shopping centre as well.

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

they are so kind. when I need to repair my bathroom light, they just come to my house and repair it for me. especially Sariya is so awesome. she is so kind and help me with big beautiful smile

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

everything was better than I expected. but homebox system is annoying me.

Manager response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and positive review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the aesthetic of the building, the comfort of the communal spaces, and the convenience of the local area. Your kind words about our management team mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your special praise to Sariya. She’ll be delighted to know that her support, positivity, and welcoming smile have made such a difference to your experience. It’s also great to hear that maintenance issues, like your bathroom light repair, were handled quickly and smoothly. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding Homebox. We understand the frustrations, and your comments have been noted so we can continue looking at ways to improve the resident experience, working directly with the senior team at Homebox. Thank you again for being part of our community, we’re really glad your experience has been better than expected, and we’re always here if you need anything further. Kind regards, Luke

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Luke Ellis, General Manager

Dec 2025

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FS (Tenant)

Unverified

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Decent place, great design

FS (Tenant)

Unverified

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

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

Range and quality of shops are good. Transport links are good. It feels safe in some areas, and some doesn’t feel okay to walk by.

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

Junior has come to help us with the bathroom leaking issue we faced. He is so great at his job, he pointed out the solution and got it fixed. Later when I mentioned about the other issues we faced, he got them sorted out one by one. He literally got all of my 6-7 issues solved in a very short time. He is very friendly and kind, it’s been a pleasure meeting him.

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

How great of a place it is to live. We really feel like home here

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A P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Modern Building, Disappointing Quirks and Suboptimal Management

A P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Dec 2025

I live in Anchor House. I was excited to move in as it as a modern flat for competitive (at the time) rent. It's been mostly good, but there have been a handful of issues. - Broken balcony doors; the building's balcony doors are defective. They email frequently to not leave doors open during wind. Mine broke from just opening it to check the weather on a non-windy day. After initially taping it over with a plastic bag, I was told it would be 6-8 months for a repair. A month in, during winter, when asking for an update, they ignored my email. It's windy, cold, loud, insecure, and I've had huge insects now. I've had to get the council involved. - Fobs/security; electric fobs are used instead of keys. My fob has randomly stopped working about 6 times in a couple years, including the day I moved in, trapping me outside. It's mostly rare but really inconvenient. I've locked myself out about 4 times too, and they are happy to let you back in, but I'm worried anyone could break into my flat by pretending to be me. - Opaque bills; they use Homebox and there's a whole group chat of complaints. Nobody understands where these numbers are coming from. We just got an email saying the water bill went up but they were unaware for half a year, so we'll have to pay more to make it up. - Very poor internet; they /only/ use Glide, which is known for cheap uni accommodation internet, which has made WFH very difficult. I can't stay in video calls, even using a wired (ethernet) connection, despite paying for an upgrade. - Lost rent payments; every few months I get a letter telling me I owe rent and threatening to send me to collections, despite paying them on-time every month, with a standing order. I reply to tell them they are wrong, and they usually don't get back, leaving me anxious about my housing situation. - Frequent contractor entries; there have been months where repeated repairs were scheduled across the building. Contractors often wouldn't show up, and there'd be poor communication about it. - Mail; parcels are in another building entirely, so if you get anything you have to lug it back about 150 metres. - Heaters; cheap wall-mounted electric heaters that can only be fully controlled by a phone app, which didn't work for me for about a year after moving in. - Electricity: My electricity has been knocked out twice by high winds (guessing from talking to other residents). A breaker outside of my unit is triggered, and I have to wait for them to flip it back on. One time I went around 16 hours without electricity and lost all my fridge contents because the day shift staff didn't know how to do that. Despite all that, the staff (FOH, maintenance) are very nice. The flats are modern. The common areas are nice despite being in another building. I just wish they'd sort out the grating issues.

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

Right next to Lewisham station (8 mins to London Bridge), between 2 DLR stations. A mostly quiet area. Not much traffic noise, but lots of railway noise. Close to Lewisham High Street. Right next to a Tesco. A short walk to Greenwich High Road, Greenwich Park, and plenty of other green spaces.

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

They are usually receptive and quick to respond, but I haven't seen any actual change. My balcony door breaking has been the worst example so far. The balcony doors are defective, commonly breaking (according to staff). They email frequently to not leave doors open during wind. Mine broke from just opening it to check the weather on a non-windy day. After initially taping it over with a plastic bag, I was told it would be 6-8 months for a repair. A month in, during winter, when asking for an update, they ignored my email. It's windy, cold, loud, insecure, and I've had huge insects now. I've had to get the council involved and now waiting for a fix. Residents have complained about Homebox and Glide for months, and aside from scheduling explainer sessions with Homebox, nothing has changed about the situation. Sometimes they 'lose' my rent and email me telling me I'm late, when I'm not. After 3 times I left a review and they apologized on that site, but still didn't specifically reply to my email to confirm they had received it. The incorrectly directed threats make me anxious about my housing situation.

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

The DLR and rail are noisier than expected, despite the soundproofing. The internet is too spotty for WFH.

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