A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

61.0%

Very Good

29.0%

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

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4.89

4.89

(25 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

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4.73

4.73

(271 reviews)

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 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

(203 reviews)

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
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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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4.68

4.68

(58 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 4th 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

(181 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 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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3200 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'.

Rach (Owner)

Verified Resident

Oxbow, E14

May 2026

2
2
This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

Good location but poor and expensive management

Rach (Owner)

Verified Resident

Oxbow, E14

May 2026

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

This development has good location close to both DLR and tube. However the development schedule keep changing and not consistent with the original plan. the parking spaces are very limited,the bin area is always messy,people smoking weed in the garden...

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

If I know service charge will increase from 2000ish to 6000ish in a few years time I won't consider this development.

What is the best feature of your home:

location,convenience are the only two good point..


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Chris C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live!

Chris C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Alma, E1

Apr 2026

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

Location is quite good; next to Aldgate East station and ~10 mins from Aldgate Station and ~20 mins from the city by foot. There are quite a few good restaurants near by and I think the Alma team have secured some discounts for residents. Soundproofing and the living space is good.

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

The team has been excellent; helped a lot and made the move-in and move out process very smooth

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

The Alma team organize a lot of free building events which have been really great, for example Yoga sessions, socials during holidays and more

Manager response

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, it really means a lot to our team. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed the facilities, design, and convenient location, as well as the nearby restaurants and community perks. It’s especially rewarding to know the team has been able to support you and make your move-in and move-out experience smooth. We’re also so pleased you’ve enjoyed the events, we love creating opportunities for residents to connect and feel at home. We understand you’re relocating, and we wish you all the very best for what’s ahead. If London ever calls you back, we’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you home again!

Posted by

Olivia Purdie, Assistant Community Manager

May 2026


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Lee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Convenient and comfortable place to live

Lee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Apr 2026

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

The local area is very convenient and pleasant to live in. There are plenty of shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants nearby, which makes day-to-day life easy. Public transport links are good, with bus and train/tube options within a reasonable distance. There are also some nice open spaces for walks and exercise. The street is generally quiet and feels safe.

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

Building management has generally responded well to any issues raised. They are polite and helpful, and most problems have been dealt with within a reasonable timeframe. Communication has been clear, and I feel that they take residents’ concerns seriously.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that parking can sometimes be limited at busy times, so it is worth planning ahead if you have a car or regular visitors. Apart from that, the development is convenient, comfortable and easy to settle into.

Manager response

Dear Lee, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review, we really appreciate it. We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying living here and that you find the building comfortable, secure, and well looked after. It’s great to know the facilities and location are making day-to-day life easier too. Thank you as well for your kind words about the team, it means a lot. We’re always here to help, and we’ll definitely take your feedback on board around maintenance and parking as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your recommendation. We’re really happy to have you as part of the community. Kind regards, Darek

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Simona Walker, Assistant building manager

Apr 2026


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Ben (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Kiln Works, E1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Decent place for a first property!

Ben (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Kiln Works, E1

Apr 2026

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

Very convenient for central London. I love the local pub scene. My flat is also very quiet considering how central it is.

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

How to form a tenants association, better to deal with estate management

What is the best feature of your home:

I have a lovely balcony on which I can tie a hammock


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Sinibaldi (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Kiln Works, E1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Old reviews unnecessarily tarnish the building's great value

Sinibaldi (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Kiln Works, E1

Apr 2026

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

This area is central and relatively safe - never had any issues in 5 years time. The proximity to the Sainsburys, local shops, Limehouse station and Cable street cycle lane makes it a very well connected location. Local buses stop next to the building as well which is very helpful to move around.

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

New built are built well and provide superior quality in terms of amenity and durability but are sold at a premium. We used a snagging inspector before buying who highlight some very minor issues that could be fixed before we completed.

What is the best feature of your home:

Location is great for both the City, West End and Canary Wharf, good service charges under control compared to all other new builds, essential features of the building work great, great views of East London on upper floors, Community is great with like minded young professionals that own most units


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