A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

61.4%

Very Good

28.5%

Average

7.8%

Disappointing

1.4%

Very poor

0.9%

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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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(206 reviews)

Dressage Court by Essential Living offers 104 rental-only apartments. It includes one, two, and three-bedroom homes, designed for modern London living. Located just a 7-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, it’s well-connected for easy access across the city. Residents enjoy dedicated work-from-home spaces, a roof terrace, and an on-site gym. Regular events help build a strong community in one of East London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
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Ranked 1st out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.71

4.71

(277 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 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.68

4.68

(74 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

4.67

(196 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 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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10 George Street, E14

By Vertus

4.6

4.60

(98 reviews)

Our fifth London Docklands development is 10 George Street, which rises 37 storeys above Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf. There are 327 ultramodern apartments available, all overlooking waterside gardens and boardwalks below. In addition, residents have exclusive access to “Vertus+.” This includes access to a 24/7 gym studio, self-service bar, private dining room and lounge which opens out onto a large, south-facing terrace. Residents love this mix of exceptional on-site facilities and easy access to the thriving Canary Wharf scene.
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Ranked 5th out of 83 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'.

Arran (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Oct 2026

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

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£4000 a month to have rubbish left everywhere and absolutely no PM.

Arran (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Oct 2026

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

Canary Wharf itself is lovely. It is well connected and close to Central London. It is generally quite clean and I haven't noticed any anti social behaviour or traffic issues/noise. The buildings run by Vertus? Less so.

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

Nope, completely stone cold silence. Fantastic right? What a company.

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

That they are simply not built for the occupancy, that the design of the building is fundamentally flawed for the size of them.


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Jan Willem (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Oct 2026

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

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First experiences before and after moving in

Jan Willem (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Oct 2026

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

The area is great with high quality shops and restaurants and nice views and even green, close to my work.

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

In the beginning it was very hard to get any response to help me solve the issues mentioned above. Reaching people (accounts etc.) by phone was almost impossible.

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

Nothing, except perhaps to deal with payments etc. well in advance of the move in day


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Heather M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Oct 2026

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Wonderful Water Street.

Heather M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Oct 2026

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

Love being in the centre of things with transport options and and loads of places to shop and eat. Felt safe and clean always.

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

Getting things fixed did sometimes take a while. I had ongoing issues with the dishwasher and one of the doors.

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

There should be a folder with useful information for new tenants especially if they are coming from overseas as I was. The staff manning the front desk are just wonderful, especially Heidi. A big thanks to them all for their assistance whenever needed.


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Enrique (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Oct 2026

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The landlord provides a home in a convenient location, making it easier to access local shops, services and transport. Good communication and prompt assistance with any concerns would make the overall renting experience even better.

Enrique (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Oct 2026

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

The area is convenient and well connected, with shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other essential services nearby. Public transport makes it easy to travel around London, and there are also open spaces where residents can relax. The area is generally practical for everyday living. However, traffic can sometimes be noisy, and parking may be limited. Overall, it is a convenient place to live, with good access to local amenities and transport.

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

Lia, one of the building management team members, has been very helpful and supportive. I appreciate her kindness, professionalism and willingness to assist residents whenever needed. Her positive attitude makes a real difference and helps create a welcoming environment for everyone living in the development.

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

Building management should ensure that residents' concerns are taken seriously and that any maintenance issues are addressed as quickly as possible. Clear communication and regular updates help residents feel supported.


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Charlotte and Kwame (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Oct 2026

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Thank you Hasan!

Charlotte and Kwame (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

Oct 2026

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

We have only just moved into the area but we're really enjoying it so far. We're very excited to go to the local market and have really enjoyed the experience of exploring the area. Hasan gave us some good recommendations for the local area when we were viewing the property, we're looking forward to exploring them!

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

We haven't had any issues so far as we've just moved in, we have been welcomed by Hasan though and feel very comfortable coming to him for help if we need it!

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

Nothing yet! It's all been extremely smooth since arriving


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