A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Excellent
60.9%
Very Good
29.1%
Average
7.9%
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
Award winner 2025
4.86
(22 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.73
(271 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 2025
4.72
(203 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.69
(58 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
Award winner 2025
4.67
(173 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Latest Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets
3181 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'.
Yaoran M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Best building ever
Yaoran M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living at the E3 3ZD postcode (Riverstone Heights in Bromley-by-Bow) offers an incredibly convenient slice of East London life, anchored by the Bromley-by-Bow Underground station and a massive Tesco superstore right on your doorstep. Transport links are exceptional for quick commutes to Stratford, Canary Wharf, or Central London via the District and Hammersmith & City lines, and you have surprisingly scenic escapes nearby like the historic Three Mills Island and the River Lea. However, typical inner-city realities still apply; while the immediate modern development provides a secure bubble, the wider Tower Hamlets borough experiences higher urban crime rates, and proximity to major arteries like the A12 means traffic noise and occasional litter are standard fixtures. Ultimately, it’s a highly practical, well-connected spot where the sheer convenience generally outweighs the standard metropolitan grit.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management team has been absolutely fantastic in responding to any issues I have raised. They are consistently prompt, highly professional, and ensure that any maintenance problems or general inquiries are resolved quickly and efficiently. It is incredibly reassuring to have such a proactive, reliable, and communicative management team taking care of the building and its residents.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I could know there is tesco superstore near by, it is really helpful for my life
Webby P (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Excellent Service from Saad – Truly Outstanding Support
Webby P (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is very convenient for day-to-day living. Public transport links are strong and make commuting easy, although it can get busy during peak hours.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has generally been responsive and helpful when dealing with any issues. In particular, Saad has been outstanding—he is always quick to respond, professional, and proactive in resolving problems. He takes the time to listen and ensures things are followed up properly, which gives a lot of reassurance. Overall, I’ve had a very positive experience with how issues are handled.
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 important good management makes a difference to the overall living experience.
Antoni (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Living in Riverstone Heights
Antoni (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great accessibility to tube and shopping. Gym next door is a nice convenience. Having a bins on your floor makes big difference, super quiet even though next to the highway.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Responds via email and comes handy with flexible schedule
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Good quality life, pretty convenient. Would recommend
Manager response
Thank you, Antoni, for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! We’re really glad to hear that you’re enjoying the design, comfort, and natural light in your flat, as well as the privacy and quiet atmosphere. It’s also great to know that the coworking space and shared areas are working well for you, and that your friends are impressed when they visit—that’s always a good sign! We appreciate your kind words about the team’s responsiveness and flexibility. Ensuring that any issues are addressed quickly and conveniently is a top priority for us, so it’s encouraging to hear that this has been your experience. It’s also wonderful to hear that the location and amenities—like the nearby transport links, shopping options, gym, and on-floor bins—are making day-to-day life more convenient. Thanks again for your recommendation and for sharing your experience. If there’s ever anything more we can do to improve your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Kind regards, Darek
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Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager
Mar 2026
Azalia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Poplar, E14
Mar 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Amazing experience living in Fizzy Poplat
Azalia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Fizzy Poplar, E14
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I absolutely love living in Fizzy Poplar; everything is perfect. However, sometimes there are car windows smashed on the side of the road.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Good overall building management, and having good response to the issue
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I would like to see the apartment first, before moving in
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Henry White (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Overall good, some slight issues.
Henry White (Tenant)
Unverified
Riverstone Heights, E3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good - Very well connected to tube station. Very close to gyms and supermarkets. Bad - A little unsafe. No nice cafe that is close.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
On average very well. We had the door taken apart and repaired about 3 or 4 times which seemed unnecessary. otherwise fine.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
When being sold the flat we got told we would receive £500 credit which I don't believe we ever got.
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