A guide to living in Poplar

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40.1%

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2.4%

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Best places to live in Poplar

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.69

(58 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

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.

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Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Poplar

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London City Island, E14

By Ballymore Group, EcoWorld

4.22

(156 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.

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Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Poplar

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Fizzy Poplar, E14

By Fizzy Living, Greystar

4.2

4.20

(113 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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Makers Dock, E14

By Peabody

4.15

(8 reviews)

These modern apartments all benefit from a resident only podium garden and private outside space, with great views of the serene canal, striking London skyline or the green spaces of Bartlett Park.

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Ranked 5th out of 13 in Poplar

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Charlotte (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Mar 2026

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

great place to live, fair for the price, close to transport but fair enough to be livable shame about the anti social behaviour

Charlotte (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Mar 2026

The building development is great with well finished room and appliances. the building management team are absolutely amazing they are always happy to help and the people who come out to perform maintain are kind and helpful. the flat is well laid out and things like the bins are easy to get to. the corridor is VERY hot however and seems to collect smells from the flats along it, the building is great in the cold weather but can get very hot very quickly

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

Access to public transport and in the flat facilities are great however there is anti social behaviour outside of the building a lot of the time often late into the night

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

yes we have raised issues with door handles and heating building management always respond quickly and will follow up to ensure everything is sorted.

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

the walk to the dlr is short but for any other main tube lines there is a slight walk to canary wharf or mile end. bus access is great. not a massive cafe/ pub scene but very community based with a great park out front and excellent local hub

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Ying (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Management of Balfrontower

Ying (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Feb 2026

The apartment's facilities are well-designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering excellent views. The kitchen is equipped with an extractor fan, ensuring good ventilation and temperature control throughout the space. The windows provide effective soundproofing, and the room proportions are well-balanced, making it ideal for sharing with friends. The reception arrangements are well thought out, with the 24-hour service effectively addressing everyday minor requirements.

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

The apartment's communal facilities are exceptionally well-equipped and modern, offering a wide range of amenities that cover most requirements. Three DLR stations are conveniently located nearby, ensuring excellent transport links. A bus stop is also situated right outside the building. The surrounding area is remarkably quiet, with no late-night disturbance from motorcycles.

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

Whenever an issue arises, one promptly receives an email from the manager outlining the resolution and the steps taken to address it.

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

The apartment includes most of the necessary facilities, so there's no need to arrange Wi-Fi in advance or worry about receiving parcels.

Manager response

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

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NT, Building Manager

Mar 2026

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C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Fizzy Poplar

C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Feb 2026

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

Living at Fizzy has heaps of perks! It’s perfect for young people who work locally! Good Aspects - Flats are newly renovated - Rent is reasonable given the newly built development and additional perks ie gym included, often ensuite/2 bathrooms - Quick and efficient maintenance repairs - Good communication from building managers Bad Aspects - Carpets/walls in common areas could do with some cleaning - VERY warm outside on the common areas - Antisocial behaviour in the surrounding streets. Often lots of yelling in the evenings, accumulation of young people smoking, drinking and attempting to snatch phones

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

Promptly and efficiently. Mohammed has always come and fixed things with a smile on his face

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

What the flat looked like as there were no accurate photos on the advert and the management team weren’t able to get current photos from the tenants until a week before we moved in

Manager response

Hi C, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience at Fizzy Poplar. It is fantastic to hear that you are enjoying the perks of the new development, and I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Mohammed regarding his prompt and friendly maintenance service! I have shared your constructive feedback regarding the cleanliness of the common area carpets and walls with our cleaning team to ensure these areas get the attention they need. Regarding the temperature in the communal areas, we are looking into ways to better manage the heat to ensure a more comfortable environment for everyone. I also understand your concerns regarding the surrounding area. While we take pride in our building's management, the safety of our residents is very important to us, and we encourage you to continue reporting any antisocial behavior to the local authorities. Finally, I hear you regarding the photo situation prior to move-in. We are working on improving our listing process to provide more accurate, current visuals for prospective residents. We are thrilled to have you with us and hope you continue to enjoy the community! Best regards, The Fizzy Poplar Management Team

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Foysal Ahmed, Assistant Manager

Feb 2026

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Heldiney P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Jan 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Balfron Tower is the best place I've called home

Heldiney P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Jan 2026

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

Locally, the main area where there is a great deal of activity is Canary Wharf. Poplar itself, unfortunately feels very underdevelopment and borderline rural — which is odd for London. Fortunately, I feel I have everything I need in Balfron Tower. Equally, I work in the city, in Liverpool Street and I feel I get plenty of opportunities to see some what makes London a vibrant city.

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

I feel problems are solved very quickly, unless it's an area of expertise where they can't be to blame, like the lifts.

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

There isn't really anything I wish I'd known before I moved in, I'm very happy to be living in Balfron Tower.

Manager response

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

Posted by

NT, Building Manager

Feb 2026

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Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Goog Location but old apartment

Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

Good location But areas to east of this location there are disturbances. The buses and train station are next door.

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

Yes. Some times it is been late but mostly yes. It could be improved

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

More on the water and lift issues. Some bit on the increase in utilities

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