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60.6

Very Good

29.3

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

4.84

4.84

(15 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

Award winner 2025

4.74

4.74

(262 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

(194 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

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4.66

4.66

(128 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 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.65

4.65

(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.
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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'.

Eileen C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Top location, top management team. Helga is the best!

Eileen C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

Tube station 1 minute walk away and 30mins to Liverpool st station direct , large tesco next door. What else do you need ?! Potentially a good cafe will make this location spot on. Whats great is a loading bay area for your delivery van (basement, if small enough, and outdoors for the rest) to bring in your belongings conveniently.

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

Yes, almost immediately . We had minor issues in the toilet and the ceiling which they helped address - theres a convenient whatsapp number u can message the team on.

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

At your doorstep you may not necessarily have access to a good cafe for your barista fixes - the nearest is at Bow Road which is not too far and the fact the a huge Tesco and the tube station a minute away from the entrance meant that the tradeoff is fine for us. This is a build- to-rent property which means that the team will have your keys and may need to enter while you are away to conduct maintenance.


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Philips Francis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The last three months has been lovely

Philips Francis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

Absolutely love the proximity to convenient stores and the station. Theres a good amount of takeout pots to discover. It’s also quiet and safe neighbourhood to live in. The only thing I wish was better is availability of free parking.

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

I’ve raised one issue and it was dealt with as quickly as possible

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

I would have love to know that some service providers don’t work efficiently here


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Amira Baroud (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live!

Amira Baroud (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

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

Living in this area has been really convenient because it’s so close to a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants and there are plenty of transport links nearby, which makes commuting quick and easy. Overall, it’s an amazing location and great place to live.

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

They always respond very attentively and resolve any issues or concerns I may have almost immediately.

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

I didn’t really have anything I wish I had known beforehand, as most things were straightforward when I moved in.


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Sam M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Modern, Clean Living with Excellent Staff

Sam M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

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

It’s so convenient for Canary Wharf. Great transport links with the Jubilee, Elizabeth and DLR lines within reach. Good local stores and an Asda close by for the Big Shop. The Isle of Dogs is great for takeaway, and there’s a few decent pubs within a 30 minute walk.

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

Yep, the facilities staff respond quickly every time

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

There’s no rubbish chute, you have to take your rubbish to the basement.


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Melanie (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

I recommend it

Melanie (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

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

The area is really good because it’s safe and there’s the DLR really close as well as coop and tesco, as well as salons.

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

The maintenance teem is amazing they are so fast and fix everything well. Management in the front desk is good especially Alifa she’s amazing

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

I thought there would be spinning classes all the time which is a reason that made me move here, but after I came I realised they don’t even do those classes even though there’s a spin room. Another thing is the extra charge for the cincema room and dining room.


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