
A guide to living in South East London
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Very Good
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Average
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Disappointing
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Best places to live in South East London
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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Union Wharf, SE8
By Essential Living
Award winner 2024
4.65
(249 reviews)
£2,300-£3,200 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 94 in South East London

Idaline Court at Peckham Place, SE15
By Native Communities
4.54
(30 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 94 in South East London

Fizzy Lewisham, SE13
By Greystar, Fizzy Living
Award winner 2024
4.42
(379 reviews)
£1,545-£2,015 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 94 in South East London

Kidbrooke Square, SE3
By Notting Hill Genesis
4.38
(23 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 94 in South East London

Bale & Anchor, SE13
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2024
4.25
(51 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 94 in South East London
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Riva (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
B&A - where all your needs are taken care of!
Riva (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Proximity to two stations (Lewisham and Elverson Road), grocery, shopping town center - all within walking distances, makes the location of bale and anchor super convenient
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I had some issues related to the main door battery and moulds growing from the side of window wall corner - it was promptly and efficiently taken care of - Junior, the maintenance staff is super nice and friendly and always eager to help
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Better sofa at the lounge, the current one is uncomfortable and the balcony should have sliding doors
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Resident A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Comfortable Living with Reliable On-Site Help
Resident A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great access to transport, shops, and green spaces. The street is quiet, safe, and neighbours are considerate.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been consistently responsive and professional. Junior, in particular, shows great attention to detail - he’s quick to address any issues and ensures everything is resolved thoroughly. His dedication really stands out and adds to the overall quality of the living experience.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
No specific needs or requests before moving in, everything was satisfactory.
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T (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Peckham Place, SE15
Jun 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Poor Property Management & Communication
T (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Peckham Place, SE15
Jun 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Vibrant area with great transport links. Lots of great independent restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. Southwark does an average job at maintaining the cleanliness of the streets are area. At times lots of noise and interesting character loitering around due to the proximity to the police station. Social housing tenents as a whole do not respect the communal areas and lots of rubbish and things are dumped outside their communal bin store.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Communal spaces are shared with council housing residents who don't all have the same respect for the spaces.
What is the best feature of your home:
The location, size of the flat, storage, and views.
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Ms Beast (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Coldharbour Lane, SE5
Jun 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great development with slow to respond management
Ms Beast (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Coldharbour Lane, SE5
Jun 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in Cumberwell is great it’s very well connected. It’s very easy to get into town on the bus only 20 minutes to Waterloo about 15 minutes to elephant and Castle and there are lots of shops and it’s a lovely neighbourhood.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The windows flip over so you can clean the outside when you’re inside.
What is the best feature of your home:
Wooden floors, big windows large balcony, underfloor heating, warm.
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Chris Edwards (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Bale and Anchor house ( Anchor house! Top dog )
Chris Edwards (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Bale & Anchor, SE13
Jun 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There is plenty of options right on your door step. From pubs to restaurants, even the high street which has a plethora of commercial fastfood places and equally as many super markets to go to. But why do so when tescos Is right on your doorstep 😘. Accessibility to get around the city is fantastic, from DLR, overground going into the heart of London or out of. The building team are fantastic as well! Very thoughtful and communicative. Always saying hello and nothing seems to be too much for them to help with. As I've been living here happily for 2 years now and was on of the first to move into the block
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Sometimes it can take a moment to get through to someone and maybe a little more communication with organisation of needed to visit flats to do works. But otherwise fantastic
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
People who drive - doesn't seem to be much offering in terms of car parking
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