
A guide to living in Poplar
Excellent
42.7%
Very Good
39.8%
Average
13.7%
Disappointing
2.3%
Very poor
1.5%
Best places to live in Poplar
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.69
(76 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 13 in Poplar

Fizzy Poplar, E14
By Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.24
(120 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Poplar

London City Island, E14
By Ballymore Group, EcoWorld
4.23
(156 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Poplar

Oxbow, E14
By Poplar HARCA, EcoWorld London
4.21
(114 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 13 in Poplar

Makers Dock, E14
By Peabody
4.15
(8 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 13 in Poplar
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Latest Reviews in Poplar
611 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Nykyta and Lucia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Compliments for the building and Lia
Nykyta and Lucia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building is very smart designed, and has great choice of amenities. There are a few shops nearby and a few dlr stations walkable distance away. Local residents are friendly and don't cause any inconvenience. Building has good dound proof windows and walls.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Team has been really fast and helpful so far. Lia from reception usually can resolve the issue on the spot if she is in the building.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
We wish we knew before how humane and helpful building managment is, after many years struggling with rough landlords and overpriced houses we would have moved here sooner.
Hanny (Tenant)
Unverified
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A special building with a lovely human touch
Hanny (Tenant)
Unverified
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I enjoyed the quiet neighbourhood. Especially the scenery. This is a brutalist dream area. Impressive and calm.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Most of the time yes. Anything that required maintenance was a bit slow but anything else was answered to in time.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Not sure if there is anything. I was aware of the building and the area
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Enrique (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
The landlord provides a home in a convenient location, making it easier to access local shops, services and transport. Good communication and prompt assistance with any concerns would make the overall renting experience even better.
Enrique (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is convenient and well connected, with shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other essential services nearby. Public transport makes it easy to travel around London, and there are also open spaces where residents can relax. The area is generally practical for everyday living. However, traffic can sometimes be noisy, and parking may be limited. Overall, it is a convenient place to live, with good access to local amenities and transport.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Lia, one of the building management team members, has been very helpful and supportive. I appreciate her kindness, professionalism and willingness to assist residents whenever needed. Her positive attitude makes a real difference and helps create a welcoming environment for everyone living in the development.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Building management should ensure that residents' concerns are taken seriously and that any maintenance issues are addressed as quickly as possible. Clear communication and regular updates help residents feel supported.
Charlotte and Kwame (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Thank you Hasan!
Charlotte and Kwame (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
We have only just moved into the area but we're really enjoying it so far. We're very excited to go to the local market and have really enjoyed the experience of exploring the area. Hasan gave us some good recommendations for the local area when we were viewing the property, we're looking forward to exploring them!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We haven't had any issues so far as we've just moved in, we have been welcomed by Hasan though and feel very comfortable coming to him for help if we need it!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing yet! It's all been extremely smooth since arriving
Sameep Panchal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Sameep Panchal
Sameep Panchal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The spec if I talk about in terms of being good is that it has a great location in zone two good services of commute, you get DLR . walk in less than 20 minutes to canary warf and from there can go to Central, or you can either take a bus to Stratford for the national rail. Tesco is 10 minutes walk you get vegetable supermarket, which is five minutes of walk. Plenty of amazing food places nearby and the best thing is you getVoi and ForestE cycles just outside the door of the apartment.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Hasan the go to man at the reception helps me a lot, anything you name it, he’s been always helpful to everyone in the building at any time . I remember instance where I forgot my keys and unlock myself out. It was late in the night and I went to reception. He helped me out with that. Also, the rest of the marriage team, Luciana and Naradt has been truly responsive and supportive during the tenancy agreement for the apartment
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I don’t think of anything that I should have learned before moving, and because everything seems perfect to me, and if anything that I would’ve even thought of knowing before would be any good Indian restaurants nearby, lol
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