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A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

60.7

Very Good

29.3

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

Award winner 2025

4.73

4.73

(264 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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4.72

4.72

(200 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

(130 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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4.65

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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Newfoundland, E14

By Vertus

4.28

4.28

(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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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'.

Resident at Sirocco (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great building near Canary Wharf

Resident at Sirocco (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Dec 2025

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

The Sailmakers buildings are in a nicely located part of the South Quay area nearby Canary Wharf. The place feels more residential, diverse and modern.

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

Very responsive. Maintenance very good with any issue. Colin in particular is patient and responsive, communicates well and gets the job the done.

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

Residents should have better, secure wifi in communal spaces.


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Silvia Pl (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Nov 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 location and building

Silvia Pl (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Newfoundland, E14

Nov 2025

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

Canary Wharf has alla the facilities for a good style living. Plenty of restaurants, good quality supermarkets, shops and has access to several underground lines which make the area well connected

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

Building management is dealt very professionally, issues are promptly sorted

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

The building view on the city is every day surprising, from grey foggy days to shiny day.


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

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Tala A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My view

Tala A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sailmakers, E14

Nov 2025

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

Very nice area and the maintenance team is wonderful essentials colin he helped solve my washing machine in seconds!!

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

Yes, every issue gets solved in matter of seconds. Colin is one of the maintenance team he always does a great job!

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

You will enjoy it. The employees are very welcoming.

Manager response

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoy the area and appreciate the quick support from our maintenance team – Colin will be thrilled to know his efforts made a difference. We’re sorry to learn about the issues with the gym equipment and that your previous complaint hasn’t been fully resolved yet. Your comfort and experience are very important to us, so we’ll make sure this is addressed promptly. Thank you again for your kind words and for letting us know how we can improve. If there’s anything else we can do to make your stay even better, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Posted by

Michael, Community Manager

Nov 2025


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Théo G. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dressage Court, E2

Nov 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

Good management team, good location, great amenities

Théo G. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dressage Court, E2

Nov 2025

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

Great location to get into central London, with nearby restaurants and bars as well as 2 parks which makes it great for dogs.

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

Very effective and helpful in responding and fixing issues

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

Not much else, I think what was offered was pretty transparent


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

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Nils H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, 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

10 George Street - Feeling at Home

Nils H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Nov 2025

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

We really enjoy living in Wood Wharf — the area feels modern, vibrant and constantly evolving. There are great new restaurants, cafés, gyms and bars opening all the time, plus the theatre and waterfront spots make it feel lively and social every day. It's convenient, clean and has everything we need within a few minutes’ walk.

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

The response has been great — repairs are handled quickly and efficiently by the excellent technical staff, and any issues are resolved without hassle.

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

I wish I’d known just how many ongoing improvements and perks the building adds over time — new amenities, updated facilities, and small upgrades that genuinely make day-to-day living better.


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

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