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Lloyds Living at Cramlington, NE23

By Lloyds Living

Award winner 2025

4.55

4.55

(14 reviews)

Located in the village of Cramlington, West Meadows at Arcot Estate offers a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. The Northumberlandia landmark is just minutes from home, as well as being a short drive, or walk from Manor Walks shopping centre and Cramlington train station.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 41 in North East England

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City Co-Living Newcastle, NE1

By Manchester Apartments

4.4

4.40

(20 reviews)

City Co-Living Newcastle is a modern residential development offering 241 self-contained apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Opened in September 2024, this luxury accommodation provides residents with a range of on-site facilities, such as a state-of-the-art gym, media room, residents' lounge, co-working spaces, shared dining rooms, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the iconic Quayside. The development is ideally situated in Newcastle's city centre, offering easy access to the vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, and thriving arts and culture scene. Excellent transport links, including proximity to Manors and Newcastle train stations, make it convenient for both students and professionals.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 41 in North East England

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Scholars View, DH5

By Placefirst

Award winner 2024

4.37

4.37

(34 reviews)

From £950 pcm

4 beds

2 bedroom bungalows and 3 and 4 bedroom family homes available for rent in an award winning neighbourhood located in Hetton-le-Hole. The perfect destination, created with families in mind with spacious layouts, gardens and parking spaces.
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Ranked 3rd out of 41 in North East England

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The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

By Placefirst

Award winner 2024

4.34

4.34

(61 reviews)

From £775 pcm

3 beds

Characterful homes with period features meet the best of modern living located within Hartlepool. Three streets of thoughtfully redeveloped Victorian properties with spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes available to rent.
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Ranked 4th out of 41 in North East England

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Regent's Plaza, NE3

By Cording Residential

4.73

4.73

(5 reviews)

Regent's plaza, managed by Cording Residential. Compromising of luxury one, two and three bedroom penthouses. As well as this residents benefit from comfort for everyday life, panoramic views to the city, and Regent Centre Metro Exchange nearby.
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Ranked 5th out of 41 in North East England

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Shaun (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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5
5
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Modern Development with Excellent Management

Shaun (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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

Living here is generally good. There are some handy local shops and a few nice cafés and restaurants, plus well-kept parks and green spaces. Transport links are convenient with buses and trains, though traffic can get busy at peak times . On my street, parking can be tight but bin collections are reliable but overall it feels safe and friendly.

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

The building management has generally been responsive and helpful, addressing issues promptly and keeping me informed throughout the process.

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

I wish I had known that parking can be quite limited during busy times, especially in the evenings. It would also have been helpful to know how long some maintenance requests can take, so new residents can plan accordingly.

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Simon Kempster (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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3
3
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3

Nice from the outside but hides bad practices

Simon Kempster (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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

Close to the shops and town, walking distance from my work. However, the tenants on the main road steal from the gardens and people leave the council gates open.

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

Took a while to get contractors in for the damp, then were told that a painter was needed after. Why not get them in at the same time

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

We wish we had known that the building was refurbished properly


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Scush (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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5
5
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5

Nice lovely property

Scush (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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

Close / walking distance to town centre for shopping and transport links. Nearby local pub. Street is lovely, no issues with noise or ASB and neighbours are friendly, mostly keep themselves to themselves but generally very friendly. No issues with bin collections or traffic noise. Parking can be quite difficult as everyone has cars but I think everyone understands this and there’s never any disputes over parking spaces. Some of the surrounding streets are a bit problematic but that can’t be helped and it’s the same wherever you go really, no issues from any surrounding streets spill over into this street.

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

Responded very quickly and kept us updated frequently on attendance to property

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

If you’re from out of the area, it has very hard water here which can leave stubborn marks and build up of limescale on things like shower screens, shower heads sinks and also kettles. This can’t be helped but just to make them aware and to bare in mind


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Roxan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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4
4
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4

Lovely home and immediate area but surrounding area is scary

Roxan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26

Sept 2025

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

The green is a lovely area that offers a nice view from our house. Lovely for walking the dog and food facilities. The maintenence of the green is very good. The back of the properties is full of litter. We cannot sit out when the weather is nice because there is a strong smell of cannabis which also means we have to keep the door closed. The local Street with shops and other amenities is terrible. It's dirty, smells and feels very unsafe. I wouldn't be walking to the shop when it's dark.

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

When following yhe correct process it is efficient.

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

How bad the street was that has the local shops on. Also, that although we had to go through quite a though background check to prove our income and both working full time etc , it seems this rule isn't for everyone as half the people now living here dont work. So there is a mixture of working class people and those who don't work and just sit smoking weed all day and have friends round doing the same thing. Not what I wanted or expected.

Manager response

Hi Roxan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Green. It's lovely to hear that you enjoy your home itself, the large kitchen, bathroom, and windows really make the space bright and comfortable. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the boiler and taps, and we’ll continue to look at ways to improve these areas for residents. It’s great that you enjoy the green space and find it well-maintained and also understand your concerns about the surrounding streets and the impact of antisocial behaviour. Safety and comfort are important, and we continue to work with the relevant authorities to address these issues. Regarding tenancy checks, we want to reassure you that all residents go through the same thorough background and affordability checks before moving in, ensuring a fair and consistent process for everyone. We’re glad to know that when the correct process is followed, our management team has been efficient and responsive. Thank you for recommending us despite these challenges, we value your feedback and will continue striving to improve the experience for all residents. Best wishes,

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Sept 2025


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Julie W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Scholars View, DH5

Sept 2025

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5
5
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Live at Scholars View

Julie W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Scholars View, DH5

Sept 2025

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

Scholars View is close to main bus links to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham all with regular services throughout the day. The local shops are convenient to the site and have good opening hours. Parking on the site is excellent with individual spaces and plenty of spaces for visitors. Bins are collected on Tuesdays and have never experienced any issues with this. The site has CCTV - and we have never experienced any anti-social behavior. There are lots of walks in nature very close by including large wooded areas with deer, foxes and birds of prey. A 15 - 20 minute drive will have you at a beach that all cater for dogs all year round - perfect.

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

Yes - we had issues with the front door - was reported and sorted within hours

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

Garden storage - needed to get this as there is not outside storage. Also would really have liked to have an outside tap.

Manager response

Hi Julie, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the spacious design of your bungalow and the lovely kitchen and garden areas at Scholars View. It’s great to know that dave and our management team has been easy to contact and responsive when issues arise - we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We’re also pleased that you’ve enjoyed the location, with excellent bus links, convenient local shops, safe parking, and nearby green spaces for walks. It sounds like you’ve really made the most of everything the area has to offer, including the beaches for dogs, that’s such a great tip for other residents! We appreciate your feedback on garden storage and an outside tap; it’s always helpful to hear what could make the home even more convenient. Thank you again for your comments. We’re glad our team has been quick to respond and support you whenever needed. Best wishes,

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Sept 2025


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