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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.
1st

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

(259 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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4.65

4.65

(125 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

(55 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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Latest Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets

3074 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'.

Hart S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Outstanding service and comfort

Hart S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

The local area has a good range of shops, restaurants, and open spaces, all within easy reach. Transport links are convenient and reliable, making it simple to get around. My street is generally quiet, with regular bin collections, and very little noise or anti-social behavior.

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

The building management has been excellent in responding to any issues I’ve raised. They are quick, professional, and always follow up to ensure everything has been resolved properly.

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 just how smoothly everything is run here. From the efficiency of the building management to the overall comfort of the environment, daily living has been easier than I expected. A tip for new neighbours: take advantage of the great facilities and don’t hesitate to reach out to management they are very responsive and always willing to help.


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Marah M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

It’s not just a place to live, it’s a lifestyle where community meets comfort, creativity, and connection.

Marah M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

Amazing location- 3 grocery shops nearby, gym, 2 min walk to the tube station. Super convenient location, very well connected.

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

Very quickly! always attentive and very respectable.

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

Literally nothing, everything has been so smooth, and advertised as on the website.


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D.Jovita (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Really nice building with good design, facilities and service

D.Jovita (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

Good parking and bins, lack of stores around, dodgy people would often approach you, bad signal, loud highway

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

Really quickly and effectively, A contractor or serviceman is always sent on time

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

Bad signal in the area, loud highway noises, very strong wind


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Gme (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great place to live

Gme (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Nov 2025

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

There’s not lots nearby but the gym next door is very convenient and the building is very quiet. Tube stop is a huge bonus

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

We are able to WhatsApp them to raise anything urgent

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

Wish I’d known there wasn’t much in the immediate area


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John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

be:here East India, E14

Nov 2025

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

modern, comfortable living with minor improvements needed

John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

be:here East India, E14

Nov 2025

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

living in my local area has a mix of positives and negatives. there is a reasonable rnge of shops, restaurants, and open spaces, ofering enough choice for day to day needs, though some places could benefit from more variety. Transport links are generally convinient, but delays and limited services at busy times can be an issue. My street is mostly quiet and friendly, although parking can be difficult at peak times. bin collections are fairly reliable, and while there is occasional trafic noise, serious anti social behaviour is rare.

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

building management has generally been responsive, addressing issues in a reasonable time frame, although some matters have required follow up before being fully resolved

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 how the day to day noise levels and general activity in the building change at different times of the week. It’s something you don’t really notice during a viewing but can make a difference once you’re living here. i’d also recommend new neighbours check how well the building services, like parcel delivery and maintenance requests, operate in practice so they know what to expect.


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