A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

61.0%

Very Good

28.9%

Average

7.9%

Disappointing

1.4%

Very poor

0.8%

Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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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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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

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4.89

4.89

(26 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.
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Ranked 1st out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(203 reviews)

Dressage Court by Essential Living offers 104 rental-only apartments. It includes one, two, and three-bedroom homes, designed for modern London living. Located just a 7-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, it’s well-connected for easy access across the city. Residents enjoy dedicated work-from-home spaces, a roof terrace, and an on-site gym. Regular events help build a strong community in one of East London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
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Ranked 2nd out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.71

4.71

(274 reviews)

Greystar's Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf's DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.
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Ranked 3rd out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.69

4.69

(64 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 4th out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

4.67

(183 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.
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Ranked 5th out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Latest Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets

3218 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'.

YR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Jun 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Good building/poor tenant management

YR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Jun 2026

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

Good links to transportation and central location within Canary Wharf. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by.

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

Have lived here since 2022. Issues within the flat (broken locks/windows) took 6-9months to be resolved.

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

Customer engagement / service around renewals. Awful. Gym membership subsidy for third space was taken away soon after we signed up.


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LauraL (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Jun 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Low value for money with issues of basics

LauraL (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Jun 2026

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

Location is good. New building with new facilities. Friendly concierge. But the building has issues with basics, such as frequent water outage, malfunction of smart meters and radiator noise.

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

Only respond within their office hours and not caring

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

I wish I had known it has so many basic issues. ..


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Steven (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Goodman's Fields, E1

Jun 2026

1
1
This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.
1

Unresponsive management.

Steven (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Goodman's Fields, E1

Jun 2026

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

Love Aldgate. Seriously disappointed with the apartments. There is graffiti, the bathrooms have a musty smell, and the cooling system doesn’t work.

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

The management is unresponsive and the utilities don’t work. The bathrooms smell.

What is the best feature of your home:

It’s quiet, and central. The appliances are high quality.


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Paul Andrew (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great service

Paul Andrew (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Jun 2026

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

Great property, really helpful on site team, location exactly what we need and very happy here. no bad bits

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

same day response and fixed within 48 hours, helpful and prompt

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

all info shared before move in, knew everything i needed to


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Kiara ST (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern Living in a Fantastic Location

Kiara ST (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Jun 2026

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

Alma is in a fantastic location with a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars all within walking distance. Transport links are excellent, with Aldgate East, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations nearby, making it very convenient to travel across London. The street is generally lively but feels safe, and building management keeps communal areas and bin collections super well maintained.

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

The building management team has been responsive and helpful whenever I have raised an issue. Communication has generally been clear, and any concerns have been addressed in a timely and professional manner. Overall, I have found the management to be extremely friendly and committed to maintaining a positive living environment.

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 how busy and lively the area can be, especially during peak hours. While the location is extremely convenient with great transport links and amenities, the surrounding streets can sometimes feel quite fast-paced and noisy compared to what you might expect from a viewing. It’s not necessarily a negative, but it’s something worth being aware of before moving in so you know what to expect day to day.

Manager response

Hi Kiara, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying life at Alma and that the building, facilities, location and management team have all helped make your experience a positive one. It means a great deal to us to know that our efforts to keep the building well-maintained, welcoming and enjoyable for residents are being appreciated. We're especially grateful for your kind comments about the team. Creating a friendly, responsive and supportive environment for our residents is incredibly important to us, so it's wonderful to hear that this has been reflected in your experience. Thank you again for your feedback and for being such a valued member of the Alma community. We look forward to continuing to make Alma a great place to call home!

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Olivia Purdie, Assistant Community Manager

Jun 2026


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