A guide to living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Diverse, vibrant and with its finger well and truly on the pulse – that’s London’s Tower Hamlets. It’s what we like to call the Selfridges of the capital’s boroughs, in that it truly offers something for everyone. Art lover? Foodie? Or Fitness fanatic? Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in Tower Hamlets. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Tower Hamlets.

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Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

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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.

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.71

(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 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

(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.

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

(194 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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8 Water Street, E14

By Vertus

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4.21

(89 reviews)

8 Water Street is Canary Wharf's first pet-friendly address with 174 apartments for rent. Its low-rise design creates a strong connection to the water and green space. Residents enjoy a landscaped private garden, quiet boardwalks, and floating pavilions in Water Square home to popular restaurant, Hawksmoor. Amenities include a private dining room, lounge, snug, and expansive roof terrace with a dog agility course. VERTUS+ offers access to exclusive amenity spaces, year-round events, and perks from brands in Canary Wharf. Renting with Vertus provides convenient access to London's hotspots via transportation options on a secure Estate. Enjoy shopping, bars, restaurants, art, and abundant green and blue spaces on the doorstep.

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent Location of 8 Water Street

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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Good selection of local shops, with M&S, Waitrose, Whole Foods , and Morrisons are very close by. Good range of restaurants are available, suiting various occasions, ranging from fine dining to good burgers.

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

Generally very good, but we need to report all request for maintenance via App, It would be more convenient if multiple channels are available, e.g. via email, and/or WhatsApp.

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Not all tenants require all furniture provided by Vertus. Vertus seems not flexible in removing some unwanted furniture, as we are asked to move them ourselves and pay for the storage off-site.

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Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Nice experience in Newfoundland

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Newfoundland, E14

Sept 2026

The design of the apartment is very nice and modern. All the appliances are high quality and from Siemens, which makes the apartment feel very well equipped. The apartment is also equipped with a ventilation system, air conditioning, and underfloor heating, making the apartment extremely comfortable throughout the year. It is also quite spacious even though I am living in a studio apartment. The building and property management team is excellent as well. They are always responsive and provide prompt support whenever you need help, whether it is for maintenance, moving in, or moving out. Overall, I have had a very nice living experience here.

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Newfoundland is definitely one of the best apartments I have ever lived in. It is located in Canary Wharf, and the surrounding area is very nice, modern, and feels safe. The overall living environment is excellent, making it a very comfortable and enjoyable place to live.

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

I think the management and maintenance team is very responsive. Usually the problems can be solved in 2-3 days.

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The building provides free rubbish bags on every floor, so I don’t need to buy them myself.

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aisha a (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

great building, even better team of concierge

aisha a (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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the best part about this building is the location and concierge, they are such a wonderful team of genuine and nice people. Victor, Rob, Heidi, Andrea and everyone in between make the building feel like home. i’ve been here for 5 years and knew i could always rely on them if ever needed

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

my curtain broke once and they fixed it within 36 hours

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i wish i had known that the apartment comes with nothing at all. no bedsheets, no kitchen items at all, nothing. so it’s very important to have everything ready beforehand

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Lulwa Alghawas (Tenant)

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8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing home in london

Lulwa Alghawas (Tenant)

Verified Resident

8 Water Street, E14

Sept 2026

The development is incredibly polished and well-finished. It is designed beautifully and has a sleek, modern finish. The quality of the build is amazing and not easily found anywhere else in London. The coffee machine, snug and lounge are so useful and comfortable. A notable addition to the development are the superb concierges. In no particular order, Victor, Abdul, Rob, Heidi, Andrea and more have been absolutely exceptional. Helpful, kind and thoughtful. The building would not be the same without them. They make the building feel like home, truly.

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Canary wharf is a lively hub and 8 water street is in the very middle of it all. It was the first place I rented out in London and hopefully the last! It has incredible transport links including the Elizabeth line, Jubilee line and DLR.

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

They have addressed it as quickly as possible and have always been helpful

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I wish I had known details about bed sizes and the fact that they could be different in 2 bedroom apartments

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8 Water Street, E14

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