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4.17

Average location score

Average location score

Excellent

41%

Very Good

41%

Average

14%

Disappointing

3%

Very poor

1%

Best places to live in Poplar

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

Award Winner 2024
4.6

4.60

(43 reviews)

Balfron Tower is an iconic residential development situated in Poplar. Designed by the architect Ernő Goldfinger, it features a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Residents can access a range of facilities including a roof terrace, yoga studio, cinema room and co-working spaces.
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Ranked 1st out of 13 in Poplar

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Oxbow, E14

By Poplar HARCA, EcoWorld London

Award Winner 2023
4.25

4.25

(113 reviews)

Oxbow - East London is a joint venture by EcoWorld and Poplar Harca. It's just 7 minutes away from Canary Wharf and 15 minutes from the City. This development offers a range of studios as well as one and two-bedroom apartments in East India Dock. Canning Town Underground station is only a 11-minute walk away, providing swift connections for residents via the Jubilee line. In addition, the development is just moments away from many of East London's attractions.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Poplar

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London City Island, E14

By Ballymore Group, EcoWorld

4.2

4.20

(159 reviews)

London City Island is a mixed-use 12-acre neighbourhood from EcoWorld and Ballymore. It includes Manhattan-style apartments, and the City Island Social Club. Both of these overlook the River Thames. As well as a wide variety of other amenities, and the English national ballet now headquarters here. Furthermore, it is close to Canning Town station. This is served by the Jubilee line and DLR services. Buses also run to and from the island.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Poplar

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Fizzy Poplar, E14

By Greystar, Fizzy Living

4.19

4.19

(106 reviews)

From £2,040 pcm

2 beds

Fizzy Poplar E14 is one of a number of modern developments, managed by Greystar, It is on the west side of Poplar, near All Saints and Poplar DLR Stations, and the much-loved Chrisp Street. The development comprises of one, two and also, three-bedroom pet-friendly apartments.
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Ranked 4th out of 13 in Poplar

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The High Line, E14

By Savills

4.18

4.18

(25 reviews)

The High Line, managed by Savills, comprises of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments. Located in East London, the development is just a 1-minute walk from Langdon Park Station. Residents here benefit from a gym, residents lounge, work space and an outdoor terrace.
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Ranked 5th out of 13 in Poplar

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Pablo V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Apr 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Love Balfron Tower!

Pablo V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Apr 2025

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

Is very close to Canary Wharf where you can find all that you need, restaurants, supermarkets, nice parks and gym/workout facilities

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

Always respond to all issues, sometimes the lift gets broken but they are always there to get it quickly repaired

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

The heating isn’t the best during the winter, the place takes a long time to warm up. Also the gym facilities open quite late.

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Disappointed Resident (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Blackwall Reach, E14

Apr 2025

2
2
This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

Badly managed, regretting buying here!!

Disappointed Resident (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Blackwall Reach, E14

Apr 2025

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

The development is far from well kept. Residents are using balconies to store bikes and other large items. Some are drying clothes directly on the railings and one resident has even built a gazebo on their balcony. There is no consideration for other residents that have to look at their untidy and unsafe balconies. Things take ages to get repaired and the state of some green spaces is awful!

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

I wished I had known how hard it is to get a response to a complaint and how hard it is to get a resolution to any issue. The management do not seem to be bothered in providing a clean and well kept development. Such a shame for such a good looking design.

What is the best feature of your home:

The interior and exterior design, the close location to Canary Wharf

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4

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1

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Felciana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Notting Hill Genesis at London City Island, E14

Mar 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Definitely recommend their service is hassle free

Felciana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Notting Hill Genesis at London City Island, E14

Mar 2025

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

Close proximity to all the major amenity in town like, gym, park,school, hospital,train station etc..

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

Parking is separately paid for not included in the rent

What is the best feature of your home:

My Balcony is facing the central park which I love, having my morning coffee over looking the park is a luxury of life.

4

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4

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4

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Yurii Tk (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Mar 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I’m so glad that I am living in such beautiful apartment in astonishing area with marvellous views and nice neighbours. Lia and Narad were so helpful to introduce everything to me on the start of my living.

Yurii Tk (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Mar 2025

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

Poplar is ind of the most convinient zones of the London with approximately 15min walking to the Canary Wharf. There is a parking slot next to the house and the Nisa Local supermarket 2-3min away from the apartment.

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

Lia and Narad were so helpful and polite with helping me to understand how to use the facilities and parking.

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

If u have a car there is a parking slot available and also it is so easy to receive parcels.

5

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Manager response

Hi Yurii, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its amenities. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.

Posted by

Narad Tevari, Building Manager

Mar 2025


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EY (Tenant)

Balfron Tower, E14

Mar 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Lots of issues to work out to be worth the rental price

EY (Tenant)

Balfron Tower, E14

Mar 2025

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

Very residential area with local shops and no big grocery stores, pubs, restaurants, etc. near the Dlr which makes the secluded location manageable.

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

Yes but very slowly and many repairs flagged since day one haven’t still haven’t been addressed or took months to resolve.

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

The building isn’t new but the management is, so a lot of issues. Very expensive council tax

3

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5

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Manager response

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. At Way of Life we pride ourselves on customer service and responsiveness, therefore, I apologise if you feel that this hasn't been the case. I am eager to understand more about the points that you have raised. I would love the opportunity to discuss and resolve anything that remains outstanding. Please feel free to contact me directly on jamesb@wayoflife.com Kind Regards James

Posted by

James Basnett, Senior Regional Manager

Mar 2025


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