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60.6

Very Good

29.4

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

4.73

4.73

(261 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

(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

(126 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

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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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Latest Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets

3079 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'.

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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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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Mari (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
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5

Love love love!

Mari (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

I love living here! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The area is amazing and everything is so close by.

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

They respond very quickly and everything gets sorted fast

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

I wish I would’ve known how wonderful it is here, I would’ve moved in sooner


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Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Goog Location but old apartment

Vinod S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The High Line, E14

Nov 2025

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

Good location But areas to east of this location there are disturbances. The buses and train station are next door.

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

Yes. Some times it is been late but mostly yes. It could be improved

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

More on the water and lift issues. Some bit on the increase in utilities


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

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Lauren S (Tenant)

Unverified

Balfron Tower, E14

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Loved Balfron Tower!

Lauren S (Tenant)

Unverified

Balfron Tower, E14

Nov 2025

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

Local area wasn’t amazing but it had good transport links and was very quiet and peaceful. Not any supermarkets near by which was annoying

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

They’ve responded and tried to help with issues - the lift situation was a nightmare but they did offer temp accommodation as we had a 1 years old and lived on level 18 lol

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

That there was no shopping center nearby or any supermarkets close


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