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

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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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4.86

4.86

(22 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 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.73

4.73

(271 reviews)

£2,595-£4,150 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 82 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)

£2,500-£4,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.69

4.69

(58 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 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

4.67

(168 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 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

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


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Arvydas K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Mar 2026

1
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1

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.


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Laurence (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

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

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Simona Walker, Assistant building manager

Mar 2026


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Matt H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Stepney Green, E1

Feb 2026

5
5
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5

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.


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Ying (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Feb 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

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


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