
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
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
4.86
(21 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.73
(269 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
(203 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.67
(161 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2024
4.67
(56 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
3155 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'.
Mike (Tenant)
Verified Resident
ARK Canary Wharf, E14
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Alex (Tenant)
Unverified
ARK Canary Wharf, E14
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Matthew P (Tenant)
Verified Resident
ARK Canary Wharf, E14
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
UnresolvedIssues (Tenant)
Verified Resident
ARK Canary Wharf, E14
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
FC (Tenant)
Unverified
ARK Canary Wharf, E14
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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