A guide to living in Poplar
Average location score
Excellent
41%
Very Good
41%
Average
14%
Disappointing
2%
Very poor
1%
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
4.71
(25 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 13 in Poplar
Oxbow, E14
By Poplar HARCA, EcoWorld London
4.25
(113 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Poplar
London City Island, E14
By Ballymore Group, EcoWorld
4.19
(159 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Poplar
Fizzy Poplar, E14
By Greystar, Fizzy Living
4.17
(105 reviews)
From £2,040 pcm
2 beds
Ranked 4th out of 13 in Poplar
The High Line, E14
By Savills
4.17
(25 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 13 in Poplar
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Latest Reviews in Poplar
537 total reviews
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Peter (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Dec 2024
Modern. Convenient. And very nice support from the concierge team
Peter (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Dec 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The development is very modern, and it’s just a short bus ride to Canary Wharf and Stratford. Everything I need is just a short bus ride away.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The team has been very responsive and supportive. They made the move very smooth.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The management has shared a lot of supportive documents, but that can be overwhelming. Simplistic instructions will help. Thanks
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Daria Stanuica (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Some issues
Daria Stanuica (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I like the building but the prices of hot water and heating are really high, there is no cafes around or bars etc
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Not specifically like I still can t figure out the set up of british gas
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The windows that don t open, the prices of bills and that there are standing charges for the building, the prices of using the facilities
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Martina (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
A lovely place to live in
Martina (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Overall the area is great, it’s near to different bus stations and the DLR, so very good for commuting. Lots of local shops and fast food around the building, but not many nice restaurants/bars (for my tastes, of course). Anyway, in 15 minutes walk you’re in Canary Wharf which is a beautiful and completely new area, with lots of fancy pubs, bars and restaurants and I love going there to eat and drink something! The street is quite quiet and the traffic noise is not so loud, but sometimes the streets around are not so clean, unfortunately. There’s lot of parking available and some parks/green spaces quite near. Overall, my feedback is really positive.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, we had a couple of problems (intercom and hot water) and they responded quickly and with a prompt solution!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Just recommend to check if the position is good for commuting, but as mentioned it’s well connected.
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Manager response
Hi Martina, 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
Dec 2024
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Kate A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
You can see all of London from Balfron Tower
Kate A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The development is very close to Canary Wharf shopping malls with lots of shops and restaurants. The Poplar area itself is still going through regeneration but it does not feel any different to other parts of London and feels relatively safe.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, the response is very prompt and the team is very welcoming.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I did not know that it's a dog friendly housing and we've had a couple of issues with some neighbors. I hope it's changes for the better soon and the development remains as pleasant and clean as it's been designed.
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Manager response
Hi Kate, Thank you for leaving a great review of Balfron Tower! Its amazing to hear you are enjoying the design and its amenities. We always strive to keep the tower a clean as possible, our cleaners do an amazing job! Please do not hesitate to approach one of the on-site team should you have an queries. Kind regards,
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
Slav V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
A cozy and tasteful living space
Slav V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There aren’t many pubs and restaurants in the immediate vicinity, that said Canary Wharf is a 15 minute walk away. Transport is convenient as we have the DLR around the corner which provides quick access to Stratford and Canary Wharf tube connections. Our street is quiet, clean and peaceful.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’re always friendly and attentive - always going out of their way to help when help is needed.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There’s a ventilation system in the flats the controls for which are slightly obscure - I knew it exists but I only discovered the controls three months after moving in.
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Manager response
Hi Slav, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its amazing design. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
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