A guide to living in North East London

North East London may not receive as much attention as its more glamorous neighbours. However, this buzzing corner of the capital is attracting plenty of property hunters right now... Great value homes? Check. Top schools? Check. Diverse, lively culture? Check and check. Developers have transformed swathes of North East London in recent years, with Walthamstow and Leyton in particular welcoming a new generation of renters and buyers into a varied selection of sleek new homes.

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Best places to live in North East London

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Blackhorse Mills, E17

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.53

(280 reviews)

Blackhorse Mills is more than just a home; it’s a way of life. Somewhere you can feel totally free. To paint the walls, bring your pets, swim in the lido, chill on the roof terrace, work out in the gym, host friends in the dining rooms, stretch in the yoga studio... And a whole lot more besides. Overlooking the wilds of Walthamstow Wetlands, yet just 20 minutes to Central London on the Victoria Line from Blackhorse Road station, Blackhorse Mills has nature and city life down. Whether you’re after seclusion or connection, wildlife or a wild night, E17 is about balance and choice.

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Ranked 1st out of 25 in North East London

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The Picture House, IG1

By Savills

4.42

(30 reviews)

The Picture House is a new community in East London. The Picture House offers high specification 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

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Ranked 2nd out of 25 in North East London

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Fizzy Walthamstow, E17

By Greystar, Fizzy Living

Award winner 2023

4.4

4.40

(258 reviews)

£1,775-£1,980 pcm

1, 2 beds

Fizzy Walthamstow E17 is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. Located in East London's E17, it's close to Blackhorse Road Overground and Underground station. Additionally, it is an easy walk from the Walthamstow Reservoirs, which lies just to the west of the development.

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Ranked 3rd out of 25 in North East London

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Pioneer Point, IG1

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.15

(55 reviews)

Pioneer Point is a Build to Rent development operated by UNCLE. There are a range of one and two-bedroom apartments on site and residents have access to a wide range of amenities and facilities, including a 24 hour concierge service, a games hub, an on-site cinema, a kids zone, work pods as well as quiet lounge area. Ilford station is only a 3-minute walk away.

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Ranked 4th out of 25 in North East London

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Equipment Works, E17

By ila

Award winner 2024

4.49

(45 reviews)

£1,685-£2,945 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Equipment Works, newly managed by ila as of 23rd December 2024, offers premium studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Walthamstow. Just moments from Blackhorse Lane tube, you can enjoy the tranquillity all while staying connected to the city. Additionally, residents at Equipment Works benefit from a 24/7 onsite team and a number of amenities. Residents have access to a communal lounge, screening room, games room, co-working spaces and private gym. You can be strolling South Bank in 25 minutes, and the King's Cross St Pancras Eurostar terminal is only 15 minutes away when you need a break from London living. Equipment Works was previously managed by Greystar.

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Ranked 5th out of 25 in North East London

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Ronnie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jun 2025

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The dream

Ronnie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jun 2025

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

It's just dreamy, all you can ask for around the corner, from convenience stores to leisure, transportation, you name it

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

Very promptly and courteously (even though only very minor issues)

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

I just wish I knew this place existed sooner, honestly!

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John Weir (Tenant)

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A great place in a great area

John Weir (Tenant)

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2025

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

The area is a good blend of local London facilities (market, shops and transport) blended with some unique nature reserves which are quite unique to somewhere so close to central London, would recommend the area to anyone.

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

I had raised a couple of minor glitches which the management responded to very quickly

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

Nothin more to add really it is exactly as I expected

Manager response

Hi John, Thank you so much for your glowing 5 star review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that your move-in went smoothly, and that both the apartment and amenities have met your expectations. It’s lovely to receive such kind words about our amazing team and how they have helped you settle in and feel at home at Equipment Works – I'll be sure to share this with the rest of the team as they’ll be so encouraged to read how their service has contributed to your fantastic experience. We’re delighted to have you as part of the Equipment Works community and look forward to continuing to provide a great living experience.

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Paul Gilbert, Community Manager

Jul 2025

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Nasser Huq (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, IG1

Jun 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Thanks Sayeed.

Nasser Huq (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Picture House, IG1

Jun 2025

Design and facilities are good. However, property management is not so good. One of the two passenger lifts is out of service for more than two months in one of the tower blocks. The main entrance door to one of the tower blocks which is supposed to be secured at all times and under access-control system, is open most of the time. Similar issues with other access doors. However, onsite management, maintenance and security team members are all very professional and very focused on their job. Today, I spoke to one of the Shift Property Manager, Sayeed about a minor fault with window curtains in my flat. He came up to my flat straight away and fixed it. He provided excellent customer service.

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

Excellent transport link. Good Asian shopping but no good general shopping. Nearest good shopping is Westfield Stratford which is a journey by Elizabeth Line.

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

Received excellent customer service from Shift Property Manager, Sayeed. I mentioned to him about a minor fault with a curtain in our flat. Sayeed came up with me to the fiat and fixed that minor fault straight away. Thanks Sayeed for your help.

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

Very noisy traffic on the street. Most of the drivers coming into side street from the main road, going towards Sainsbury’s parking, do not indicate. This is a serious hazard for pedestrians trying to cross the road,

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Sarah D (Tenant)

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great for families

Sarah D (Tenant)

Equipment Works, E17

Jun 2025

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

The area is fabulous, super close to the tube, safe and great for families. Not enough parking, but overall fantastic.

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

I haven't raised any issues yet so this hasn't applied.

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

The coworking space is really fantastic and we've enjoyed the separation of work and home life.

Manager response

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your glowing review and lovely words about Marigona! We're thrilled to know that you're loving your time at Equipment Works. Your feedback means the world to us and motivates us to continue delivering excellence in every aspect of our community.

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Paul Gilbert, Community Manager

Jun 2025

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M W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

May 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Flat is very nice - expensive for the area.

M W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

May 2025

The finish on the development is very nice. A great communal area with kitchen, work space, games area and cinema room. There is also a gym and courtyward. The gym needs to be bigger though and is very simplistic. The property management are fairly unhelpful however. It takes several chases to get something to be fixed. The maintenance team are very good though - very friendly and do a job quickly when they are able to.

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

It is right outside a victoria line tube station so it is easy to get in and out of the area. There isn't much built around it - only has a few small shops and cafes. You will need to travel to go grocery shopping properly.

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

If something was broken the maintenance team were quick and helpful to fix. The management team are unhelpful and do drag their feet a lot.

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

Look into the area more. If you want more things to do in the area maybe this is not the place for you as it is quite outside of london.

Manager response

Hi, Thank you for your four-star review of Equipment Works. We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed the design and communal areas of the development, including the cinema room, workspaces, and courtyard. It is also great to know the maintenance team has been friendly and responsive when issues arise — we’ll make sure your kind words reach them. We appreciate your feedback regarding the management team, local area and pricing too. We took over the management of Equipment Works in December 2024 and are working hard to offer a great service to our residents so all feedback is warmly welcomed. The local neighbourhood has something for everyone within walking distance from us, including independent breweries, a climbing centre, a yoga school, the Walthamstow Wetlands – the perfect place for a walk and to connect with nature, and Walthamstow Market, which is open Tuesday to Saturday. We’re also a 2 minute walk from Blackhorse Road station and a 7 minute walk from Tottenham Hale station with access to direct trains into London and Stansted Airport. We are proud to be part of the Walthamstow community and all that it has to offer! If you have any further feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at equipmentworks@ilivearound.com. Warm regards, Paul

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Jun 2025

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