A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Excellent

61.0%

Very Good

29.0%

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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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

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4.88

4.88

(25 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.
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Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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4.72

4.72

(271 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 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(203 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 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.68

4.68

(62 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.
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Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

4.67

(182 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 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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3206 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'.

A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well-maintained building with responsive management and helpful support

A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2026

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

The area has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within walking distance, with a variety of options for everyday needs and dining out. Transport links are very convenient, with frequent bus and nearby tube/train connections, making travel into central London easy, although peak times can be busy. There are also pleasant open spaces nearby for walking and leisure. On my street, parking can sometimes be limited but generally manageable, bin collections are regular and reliable, and there is minimal anti-social behaviour. Traffic noise is present at peak hours but is otherwise fairly quiet and residential.

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

The building management has generally responded promptly and effectively to any issues raised. Problems are acknowledged quickly and usually resolved in a reasonable timeframe, with clear communication throughout the process.

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 busy parking and nearby traffic can get during peak hours, which isn’t always obvious during viewings. Also, it can take a little time to get used to how quickly bin collections and maintenance schedules operate, so planning around those helps. Overall, the flat itself and management are good, but these small day-to-day practicalities are worth being aware of for new residents.


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- (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

4
4
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4

Great building but the area massively lets it down, especially considering the price.

- (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

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

The area is not the best I’ve seen. Gets a little sticky especially evening time. Some weird people around. Great local store tho (Nisa) 👍 nice people working there

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

Had an issue during winter time upon return to London. The issue was resolved a month later, which is highly underwhelming considering the severity of the problem

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

Honestly just wish I knew what kind of area that was. Other than that I was happy with everything


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Matvii (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Balfron Tower After 1 Year

Matvii (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

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

Canary Wharf, Canning Town and Stratford are nearby. Many local shops, sport grounds and other activities in the area.

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

Lia is just amazing, she responded to all the concerns raised with speed and quality. Other team members are friendly and helpful, but Lia is the best!

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

That there is an amazing rooftop where you can have a lot of fun with your friends!


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Yomi J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

5
5
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5

Balfron tower is worth the hype

Yomi J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Balfron Tower, E14

May 2026

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

There are corner shops with a large market close by. There’s is minimal noise and traffic around the area.

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

They have sent over engineers and technicians to resolve the issues.

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

I knew pretty much everything before moving in as I did a physical viewing.

Manager response

Hi Yomi, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its facilities. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.

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NT, Building Manager

May 2026


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Anonymous (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

May 2026

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

4
4
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4

It’s nice living there

Anonymous (Tenant)

Unverified

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

May 2026

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

The good aspects about living in my area are safety and shops to buy food, however, it feels a bit far from the tube.

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

Yes, within 24h. They were really helpful, I hope this continues being that way as for now, no improvements are needed.

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

I wish I’d known short stays would be staying there.


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

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