A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

61.3%

Very Good

28.6%

Average

7.9%

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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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

(276 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.
2nd

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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4.69

4.69

(71 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 83 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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10 George Street, E14

By Vertus

4.57

4.57

(88 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'.

Shoon O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

4
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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
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8 Water Street- Great for Renting

Shoon O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

The restaurants and groceries nearby has been abundant and the transportation is great as well. There are very few anti-social behaviour and parking availability nearby but there are always parking underground nearby.

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

If there is anything that needs to be fixed or repaired, it gets done really fast and the response time is very fast too.

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

The process to moving in is very long and takes a while to get response back from the agents without any communication from their side but after that it is very smooth sailing


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Laura L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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Avoid this place

Laura L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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

The location is good and the building is new. Canary Wharf is clean and safe most of the times. But it is far away from everything else.

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

They normally respond to issues raised but with so much corporate bullshit. Always say it is being reported and no real actions taken in short period of time.

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

I wish I had known that there would be so many students living in this building - with lots of spoiled teenager behaviour.


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MBS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

5
5
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5

Best Concierge

MBS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

Clean, safe, and well maintained. There's a great range of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars nearby, from everyday essentials to smarter dining options, all within easy walking distance. Open spaces along the waterside are well kept and pleasant for walking or relaxing after work. Transport links are excellent, with the DLR, Jubilee line and bus routes all close by, making commuting quick and reliable. On the street itself, parking is limited (as expected in this part of London) but manageable, bin collections are consistent, and there's very little anti-social behaviour or noise — it feels quiet and secure, even being so central.

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

Building management has been responsive and helpful whenever I've raised issues. The concierge team, especially Sadrul and Abdul, are the best ever, always professional, friendly, and quick to help with anything needed.

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

I wish I'd known just how good the concierge service is here Sadrul and Abdul in particular go above and beyond, which makes day-to-day living so much easier.


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AB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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5
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AB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

10 George Street, E14

Sept 2026

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

There are many shops and restaurants in the surrounding area, and it is a relatively quiet area which is easy to get to on public transport

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

The app is useful for raising maintenance requests, and I find that requests are responded to quickly.

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

The community is very warm and welcoming, and you would feel at home.


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Maria Ortiz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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60 charter street

Maria Ortiz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

50-60 Charter Street, E22

Sept 2026

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

Canary Wharf is a convenient and safe area of London to live in. I have had no issues of feeling unsafe at any time of the day and the area has a good transport links and availability of different stores is great.

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

Building management has acknowledged and move forward with any concerns. No complaints

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

I would’ve liked for the property management to arrange some of the building features prior to move-in.


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