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A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

60.9%

Very Good

29.0%

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

4.86

4.86

(21 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.73

4.73

(269 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

Award winner 2024

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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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.67

4.67

(161 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

Award winner 2024

4.67

4.67

(56 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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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'.

Mike (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 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

Long Stay at ARK

Mike (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

I've been at ARK for 4 years and love it. It offers everything and the staff are very helpful. There are so many things to do and get involved with. Thanks!

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

Yes via the app you can raise issued and they are resolved promptly

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

I didn't know how co-living works and the shared spaces and events are great


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Alex (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 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

Satisfied

Alex (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

Close to the tube (some noise but you get used to it). Area seems safe at night. Easy access to grocery stores.

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

So far so good. Have not yet had any trouble. On smaller things, they have always answered fast.

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

Rooms are quite small but you know this upfront. Everything is quite clean.


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Matthew P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 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

Good clean and value

Matthew P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

Good facilities and services that have really good connections around London. Room is clean and maintenance is efficient

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

They have a portal and they have very good time to fix problems

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

. Didn’t have a say in which floor your chose but all are similar


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UnresolvedIssues (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

1
1
This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.
1

Persistent Issues and Lack of Effective Management

UnresolvedIssues (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

The local area is generally well connected, with nearby transport links, shops, supermarkets, and restaurants within walking distance. However, the development is located extremely close to the DLR tracks. As a result, some rooms experience strong vibrations when trains pass, which can feel unsettling, while others are affected by noticeable train noise. This significantly impacts comfort and should be carefully considered, as the impact varies depending on room location.

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

Management responses were inconsistent and often delayed. Although staff sometimes verbally assured me that issues would be addressed, there was frequently no timely follow-up or written confirmation. Problems required repeated chasing over several weeks before any action was taken, and even then, solutions were often temporary rather than effective.

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

I wish I had known more about how the location and management issues could affect daily living. Some rooms are heavily impacted by strong vibrations due to their proximity to the DLR tracks, while others experience significant train noise. Additionally, unresolved drainage odour problems inside rooms can affect health and comfort. Most importantly, ongoing management failures and poor oversight of cleaning staff have meant that reported issues were not addressed effectively, despite clear instructions being provided.


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FC (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great Management & stay

FC (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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

Safe area, a lot of restaurants and bar around, shopping mall in Canary Wharf Traffic from the DLR is a little bit loud

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

They always responded quickly and were happy to help.

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

That it takes longer than I thought to go to the city. That people pay extremely differently for the same studios per month


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