A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Excellent
59.8
Very Good
29.9
Average
8.0
Disappointing
1.5
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
4.84
(13 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.74
(257 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 2024
4.72
(187 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 2024
4.63
(51 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.56
(94 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
2956 total reviews
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David Jozsef Orban (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Sept 2025
Amazing opportunity to stay in London
David Jozsef Orban (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building is situated in a perfect are for someone looking to be close to the city centre and also have the privilege of being away from the noise of the city centre. Having a gym at arms reach a large supermarket and the district line 5 mins away you really do not need anything else. 10/10 location. The area feels very safe, especially compared to the city centre and also the above Mile End and the down south Limehouse.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The lifts were not operational at one night and you could see the staff doing everything in their power to mediate the situation as professionally as possible.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How safe the building. I believe the fob system for each location should be adopted by every major apartment building in the city.
Sof G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Living in the BT is a design dream come true
Sof G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building and the development itself is amazing. We really enjoy living in one or Erno’s creations it feels like a dream sometimes! The downside I will say is maybe traffic noise at times because it is right next to a Main Street and there are not many transport links
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
So we basically wanted to change the preexisting sofa that came with the flat and thought of maybe changing it for the winter months and the manager was super sweet he told me they could even take care of the removal! Also Lia and Barbara are just amazing at everyday encounters they make my day and overall give such a positive warm vibe to the building !
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Maybe location wise it is not the best but honestly we can manage! Staff is amazing (go Lia!) + she deserves a raise as she lit is the most active. When I wake up sometimes at 6 she’s already moving and checking things around! And if we don’t see her to say hi , we can know she was there because of her perfume that stays in all of the corridors! Really gratefull to have her around here!!!
Manager response
Hi Sofia, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its design. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
NT, Building Manager
Sept 2025
Sophia Shih (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Perfect
Sophia Shih (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s really nice that surrounding to me looks save and peace. It’s also really convenient to approach DLR and Lidl.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, I appreciated that as soon as I raised the questions, they come within hours and helps with the issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I’d like to know how to turn on all of the utilities in the flat more earlier.
Manager response
Hi Sophia, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its design. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
NT, Building Manager
Sept 2025
AO (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dressage Court, E2
Sept 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Outstanding transport links and nice decor
AO (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dressage Court, E2
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Excellent connections to go virtually anywhere in London. Even during tube strikes or other travel disruptions there is always a relatively easy way to get to where I need to go. Great range of shops in the local area and several nice park within walking distance.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Response times for issues are always quick, and maintenance requests with the units are taken very seriously. With changes in staff there has been some confusion about access authorisations for family members and our cleaner, but this was resolved after a few reminders.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If you are a very light and early sleeper you may need earplugs to sleep on some Fridays and Saturdays in the east-facing units due to the Glue Factory being quite close to some bedroom windows. Higher floors of the building get very hot in summer unless the comfort cooling units are used, which can quickly add to your quarterly utility bill. The rooftop will be your friend groups’ favourite summer destination for a barbecue!
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Ben Harper (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Great building and management
Ben Harper (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Location is perfect, good connections to work and social areas and everything has been ready when moved in
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Staff have been especially helpful with queries on utilities
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Washing machine not working but currently being worked on
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