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A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

60.8

Very Good

29.2

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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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.73

4.73

(267 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.
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Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.71

4.71

(202 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.68

4.68

(131 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.66

4.66

(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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

4.3

4.30

(89 reviews)

£2,400-£8,000 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Newfoundland is the tallest build-to-rent building in London and a new iconic addition to Canary Wharf. Rising 58 storeys above the River Thames, it offers carefully designed apartments for rent with expansive views of the City or the Estate. VERTUS+ provides residents with access to amenity spaces, a curated events programme, and perks from Canary Wharf brands. Amenities include a terrace, gym, spin studio, private lounge, screening room, private dining room, self-service bar, children's play areas, and an indoor "kidult" space. Renting with Vertus ensures convenient access to London's hotspots via transportation options on a secure Estate. Enjoy shopping, bars, restaurants, festivals, abundant green and blue spaces right on the doorstep.
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Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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3102 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'.

Tasha (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good building with great ammenities!

Tasha (Tenant)

Unverified

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

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

Really convenient with lots of stores, gyms, restaurants nearby. The area feels really safe at all times!

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

the management has been great about resolving all issues promptly

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

Pick up your parcels from the parcel room as soon as they deliver! It’s sometimes too full and is easy for parcels to get lost


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L F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good

L F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

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

It’s quite convenient living here, many shops and restaurants around here. There isn’t much traffic noise.

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

Building management is very professional and helpful, especially Niko who has been very supportive to us and help us solve many issues when we moved in.

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

Internet availability, which company can you choose and is the is the modem is working


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Nearchos A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent

Nearchos A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

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

An excellent area to live in with very good location and with shops and amenities very close by. Close to the station

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

The maintenance team is excellent especially the lead Dean and the member that served us Orlando Gusostomo

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

The nice area in Canary wharf which is very close to everything


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Aditya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dressage Court, E2

Dec 2025

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great development

Aditya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dressage Court, E2

Dec 2025

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

There's plenty of shops and restaurants around the local area. Multiple transport links, including the central, Elizabeth and other lines.

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

They've responded perfectly to any requests I've made, and have been extremely nice too

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

The area has plenty of shops, but not many open after midnight.


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

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Dream (Tenant)

Unverified

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Dec 2025

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great apartment in a great area.

Dream (Tenant)

Unverified

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Dec 2025

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

Area is pretty good. Secure. Many things to do nearby( groceries, restaurants, sport facilities, spaces to walk and chill). It is a bit noisy nowadays because there are many constructions around but overall the area is pretty decent.

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

Up to now, they have responded pretty well. Since it is a new building, there are always small issues appearing but they are solving them with a good pace.

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

Utilities and the whole bureaucracy that is behind that.


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

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