A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Excellent
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
How is ranking calculated?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
(15 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.73
(259 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Dressage Court, E2
By Essential Living
Award winner 2024
4.72
(194 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.66
(125 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2024
4.65
(55 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Featured developments 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
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.
Manager response
Dear Hart, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear how satisfied you are with your home and that the modern design, clean facilities, and overall comfort of the property have contributed positively to your living experience. It’s wonderful to know the local amenities, transport links, and peaceful surroundings have also enhanced your day-to-day life. We really appreciate your kind words about our management team—your feedback means a great deal to us. Ensuring residents feel supported, heard, and comfortable is our top priority, so we’re glad our responsiveness has made a difference. Your tips for new neighbours are also incredibly valuable, and we’re pleased to hear that everything has run smoothly for you since moving in. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We’re committed to continuing to provide excellent service, and we’re always here if you ever need anything. Warm regards, Darek
Posted by
Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager
Nov 2025
Marah M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Nov 2025
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.
Manager response
Dear Marah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying your home and that the cleanliness, design, amenities, and community events all contribute to a positive living experience for you. It’s especially rewarding to hear your kind words about our team — we truly appreciate it. We’re glad the location and convenience of the surrounding area have also been a great fit, and it’s fantastic to know everything has felt smooth and exactly as expected since you moved in. Your feedback on our quick and attentive response to any issues means a lot to us, as we always aim to provide the highest level of support and care for our residents. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased you feel welcomed and at home, and we’re always here should you need anything. Warm regards,
Posted by
Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager
Nov 2025
D.Jovita (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Nov 2025
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
Manager response
Dear D. Jovita, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re very pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the building’s design, facilities, and overall service, and it’s great to know that our team’s responsiveness and secure handling of packages have made a positive difference to your experience. We appreciate your recognition of the quick turnaround on repairs and maintenance as well. Thank you also for your honest feedback regarding the surrounding area. While we’re glad the parking and bin facilities meet your needs, we understand the challenges you mentioned, including limited nearby stores, mobile signal issues, and noise from the highway. We truly value this input, as it helps us better understand residents’ day-to-day experiences and how we can continue advocating for improvements where possible. Your comments about the building management’s efficiency and timely contractor support are greatly appreciated — ensuring residents feel supported is very important to us. Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We’re always here to assist, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything. Warm regards,
Posted by
Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager
Nov 2025
Gme (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Nov 2025
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
Manager response
Dear Gme, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoy the building’s design and have found our team — especially Helga — helpful. It’s also great to know the coworking space has supported your work-from-home routine. We appreciate your honest comments about the post room and are sorry for any inconvenience caused by misdelivered parcels. We’ve noticed that some issues occur when residents accidentally use the wrong address — our building is 18 Reed Avenue, not 8 Reed Avenue, which is a different block. Please double-check that your delivery address and postcode are set correctly, as this helps ensure parcels arrive safely. Thank you as well for your thoughts on the surrounding area. While the immediate neighbourhood is quieter, Bromley-by-Bow station is very close, and many residents appreciate living in a more residential setting while still having quick access to key destinations such as Canary Wharf, Stratford, and London Bridge — all reachable within around 25 minutes. We’re pleased to hear that contacting us via WhatsApp has made it easy to raise urgent issues. As always, we’re here to help whenever you need us. Warm regards,
Posted by
Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager
Nov 2025
John S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
be:here East India, E14
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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