
A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Excellent
60.9%
Very Good
29.1%
Average
7.8%
Disappointing
1.4%
Very poor
0.8%
Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets
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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Alma, E1
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.86
(22 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.73
(271 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Dressage Court, E2
By Essential Living
Award winner 2025
4.72
(203 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.69
(58 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.67
(168 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Featured developments in Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Latest Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets
3175 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'.
Charlotte (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Poplar, E14
Mar 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
great place to live, fair for the price, close to transport but fair enough to be livable shame about the anti social behaviour
Charlotte (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Poplar, E14
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Access to public transport and in the flat facilities are great however there is anti social behaviour outside of the building a lot of the time often late into the night
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
yes we have raised issues with door handles and heating building management always respond quickly and will follow up to ensure everything is sorted.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
the walk to the dlr is short but for any other main tube lines there is a slight walk to canary wharf or mile end. bus access is great. not a massive cafe/ pub scene but very community based with a great park out front and excellent local hub
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Arvydas K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
8 Water Street, E14
Mar 2026
Serious safety issue & still unresolved after months
Arvydas K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
8 Water Street, E14
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Elizabeth line is great, a lot of new shops are opening up in the area. Third Space has a gym nearby
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They always give just empty promises, they always write it if they care about you, but there are 0 results to show for it.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I thought that a company owned by Canary Wharf Group would take more accountability.
Laurence (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Building & Location Review
Laurence (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Location is good - less than a 2 min walk to the tube station and Tesco. Also easy access to lovely walks along the canals. The only thing I would say the area is missing are social environment such as restaurants, coffee shops or pubs. There is very little in the area at a walking distance - everything is 30 mins + or need to get the tube.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Always super quick and helpful although never really had any issues with the flat
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing to say on this one - all information was provided during the viewing
Manager response
Thank you so Laurence much for your kind review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience living in the building and that our team has made you feel welcome. It’s great to know that you enjoy the social events, the facilities, and the design of the flats. We always aim to create a comfortable and friendly environment for our residents, so your feedback means a lot to us. We also appreciate your comments about the local area. The nearby transport links and canal walks are definitely highlights, and we hope to see even more cafés, restaurants, and social spots develop in the area over time. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending us. Kind regards, Simona
Posted by
Simona Walker, Assistant building manager
Mar 2026
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Fantastic customer service that made us feel valued
Matt H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Stepney green has great access to victoria Park and Hackney which become the hubs. The Rusty bike, coborn and lord tredegar give a range of good locals. Fizzy Stepney Green is right by the station so always feels safe to walk between.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Really quick to respond to issues. When maintenance request was put in, always had someone come the same day. The handymen were very professional and always fixed the issue
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The hot water is provided to all the buildings in the area by a single facility managed by a separate company. Occasionally went down but the fizzy team were very on it chasing the third party.
Ying (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Management of Balfrontower
Ying (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The apartment's communal facilities are exceptionally well-equipped and modern, offering a wide range of amenities that cover most requirements. Three DLR stations are conveniently located nearby, ensuring excellent transport links. A bus stop is also situated right outside the building. The surrounding area is remarkably quiet, with no late-night disturbance from motorcycles.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever an issue arises, one promptly receives an email from the manager outlining the resolution and the steps taken to address it.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The apartment includes most of the necessary facilities, so there's no need to arrange Wi-Fi in advance or worry about receiving parcels.
Manager response
Hi Ying, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building, the amenities and its location. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
NT, Building Manager
Mar 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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