A guide to living in Borough of Redbridge

Excellent

53.4%

Very Good

26.9%

Average

14.6%

Disappointing

3.4%

Very poor

1.7%

Best places to live in Borough of Redbridge

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The Picture House, IG1

By Savills Lettings

4.36

(32 reviews)

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

1st

Ranked 1st out of 11 in Borough of Redbridge

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The Shannon Centre, IG3

By Let It Direct

4.19

(7 reviews)

The Shannon Centre was developed by Zeeshan Investments and is managed by Let It Direct. Situated in Seven Kings, Ilford, the development is comprised of 32 apartments available for rental only. The Shannon Centre is just a 1-minute walk to Sevem Kings Station, giving residents access to Central London within minutes.

2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Borough of Redbridge

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Ilford Works, IG1

By Southern Housing

4.15

(10 reviews)

Shared Ownership development in North East London, with a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments situated in Ilford. Contemporary homes with a fully fitted kitchen, open plan living areas and a designer bathroom. The development is located close to plenty of cafés, restaurants, shops and parks. To the east of the development sits a local shopping centre and directly west and south lay the green spaces of Wanstead Flats and Little Ilford Park, respectively. Ilford station is just a four-minute walk away from the property, allowing fast connections to Stratford and Liverpool Street, in just 13 and 22 minutes.

3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 11 in Borough of Redbridge

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Images, IG2

By Taylor Wimpey

4.09

(10 reviews)

Images is a Taylor Wimpey development located Gants Hill. It is comprised of 214 one and two-bedroom developments and conveniently situated just a 2-minute walk from Gants Hill, which is served by the Central Line.

4th

Ranked 4th out of 11 in Borough of Redbridge

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Pioneer Point, IG1

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.07

(60 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 5th out of 11 in Borough of Redbridge

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Armaan A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Aquifer house by Ila review

Armaan A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

1 month + into the tenancy now. Things have been smooth so far. Helpful staff members, special mention to Kareena. Good transport link via Elizabeth line and multiple store options close by.

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

Responsive team members. Personal experience was with the top-up for hot water and needing to put the code manually. Supportive staff.

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

Just the quickest way to access the Elizabeth line. Just figured out last week that this is 3 mins from Aquifer house walking instead of the 8 mins that I had been using previously!

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edirin adjayen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

average at best

edirin adjayen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

The building itself is nice. The interior is the gym roof rooftops from Home areas are meter high. Standard property management is quite poor. In my opinion.A lot of of the cons they send out do not make sense. The reception is always managed so it’s can be quite inconvenient to do something as simple as getting your parcel sometimes you’ve been waiting for 1015 minutes for someone tocome out. Sometimes you have to knock on the door. They have a reception that has two chairs and a lot this time it’s empty.

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

train station is a few minutes away , quite a bit of noise from traffic lots of shops nearby , parking on site is expensive

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

they don’t really respond to emails that you sent them. In fact I sent an email about the drop off and pick off and then they decided to completely ignore that. I think they lack the skills for the Jobs they’re doing.

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

I wish I had a concierge that would be so poor. I should be able to pick up my parcel at any time of the day but no.

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Miteek C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

BEST IN ILFORD

Miteek C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

Very close to the station (4 min walk), really good amenities inside the building, safety wise it's great.

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

Everything is responded to very quickly. Mails are answered immediately and even maintenance requests are catered to immediately

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

Everything's new! That's the magic All equipments are high quality

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Doni (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A Modern, Comfortable and Well-Maintained Place to Live

Doni (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

I am very happy with my experience living in this development. The building is modern, well-designed and maintained to a high standard, creating a comfortable and welcoming living environment. The communal areas are clean, tidy and well looked after, and the facilities are convenient and practical for everyday living. The property management team is professional, approachable and helpful, ensuring that the development remains a pleasant place to live. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and secure, and the building offers a good balance of comfort, quality and convenience. Overall, I am very satisfied with the development and would happily recommend it to others.

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

My local area is a pleasant and convenient place to live, with a good variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés within easy reach. There are also lovely parks and green spaces nearby, providing opportunities for walking, exercising and relaxing. Public transport links are excellent, with convenient access to buses and trains, making commuting to central London and other areas straightforward. My street is generally quiet, peaceful and well-maintained, with regular bin collections, good access to local amenities and a friendly residential atmosphere. Overall, I am very happy living in this area.

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

The building management team has been professional, helpful and responsive. Communication has been clear and efficient, and any questions or concerns have been addressed promptly and effectively. Overall, I am very satisfied with their approach and the support provided.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is just how convenient and pleasant the area is for everyday living. The excellent transport links, nearby shops and local amenities make daily routines much easier. The development also has a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, which is something you can only fully appreciate after living here. My advice to new neighbours would be to explore the surrounding area and make the most of everything it has to offer.

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N Demi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Nice building

N Demi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

Ilford is rough but the closeness to the station with elizabeth line makes up a great deal of the location. Personally, I do not feel safe in this area however, I feel very safe in the building. Security is always seen.

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

We have not raised any problems. But I suspect it would have been taken into consideration.

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

I wish I knew of Ilford more as a location but this is no fault of Ilia’s. I wish I knew that the private green access is extremely limited.

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