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

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and HomeViews Transparency Rating of every development in the area

Dock in Tower Hamlets

Regeneration in Tower Hamlets

This portion of the capitals seen much in the way of regeneration and innovation. In the past decade, this area of East London has been heavily invested in – from the celebrated Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to its slick property developments. And the highly anticipated arrival of Crossrail will revolutionise the area even further.

East End history

Tower Hamlets covers a large chunk of London’s historic East End, and so it’s easy to journey back in time here. Characterised by 19th-century docks, Victorian townhouses and tales of Jack the Ripper. Walking tours that tell the story of the area’s heritage come highly recommended.

View of Canary Warf's skyline

Modern pursuits

Perhaps the capital’s biggest oxymoron, Tower Hamlets offers just as many contemporary faces as it does traditional ones. In sought-after districts like Shoreditch, Bow and Stepney Green; modern galleries and work spaces share the roadsides with trendy cocktail bars, street food stalls and also pie and mash shops. These postcodes are hotspots for creative professionals, who frequent the artisan coffee shops by day, and enjoy the cutting-edge live music venues by night.

HomeViews reviewer says…
“Bow is a trendy neighbourhood with a good pub and café scene.”

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Shopping in Tower Hamlets

The retail therapy scene is just as varied. Tower Hamlets offers everything from vintage clothes stores to treasure-trove antique dens. And residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to markets. Courtesy of big-hitters like Old Spitalfields, Brick Lane and the Colombia Road Flower Market. Hands down, these are the best places in the city to experience the authentic sights and sounds of the East End.

Tips from HomeViews reviewers…
“Chrisp Street market one of the area’s highlights, packed with everything from fruit and vegetables to clothing. Billingsgate Market is another London institution with an abundance of net-fresh and budget-friendly seafood.”

“Close to the (Whitechapel) station is Whitechapel Road Market, between Vallance Road and Cambridge Heath Road. The area has a large British Bangladeshi community, and you’ll find all manner of Asian spices and cooking ingredients for sale at this authentic street market.”

You can find out more about living in the area by reading reviews from residents. Click on the developments below to find out more about residents’ experiences and also, to discover the best places to live and rent in Tower Hamlets. Moreover, If there’s a property that you can’t see on HomeViews, you can add a new listing and leave your review here.

Reviews in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Design of buildings is well thought with flat layout that gives lots if daylight to interior spaces

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Review Date Mar 2024

More restaurants are coming to life in the area, most of them are italian food, area is lovely any day with special events around, but noise levels are quite low cause no big traffic or road close to the flat with close distance to lots of green spaces and parks

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FIV development came with basement parking and gym that can be used for all residents with outdoors gaming zones for children. Property management has improved since it started with poor communication by developer. Design of buildings is well thought with flat layout that gives lots if daylight to interior spaces

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When commercial units at ground level to be occupied

What is the best feature of your home:

Lots of light to all habitable spaces and great views to both canal and public square

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Modern design, regular management meetings to solve property issues

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Review Date Mar 2024

More and more restaurants are opening, the area is becoming much lively. Would be great if there is also a new nursery in fish island.

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Modern design, regular management meetings to solve property issues (ie no hot water in winter, wrong service charge etc) Sending and updating news by letter, will be better do also provide paperless work. Slow progress on matters of fix to MVHR unit.

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

To join local community earlier , ie whatsapp group

What is the best feature of your home:

Good design of the flat, bring bright light in the day time, nice area next to canal,

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The development is well designed

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Review Date Mar 2024

Hackney Wick and Fish Island a vibrant area of London, packed with place to go out for a drink or a dinner, art etc

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The development is well designed – the flats enjoy silence and privacy. It comes with a nice gym and plenty of outdoor spaces. It’s also dog friendly. Now the building management has improved a lot and they they care of all communal spaces regularly.

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

I wish I knew more about the development of the area

What is the best feature of your home:

I love how insulated the flat is and the little balcony

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5
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5
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5
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4
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Amazing place to rent

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Review Date Mar 2024

Area is very convenient with multiple tube stations and supermarkets close by. Also feels very safe in the area.

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Great place to rent! Services and reception team are top tier the management team does a great job hosting social events for residents each month. Flats are very modern and good quality so great value for money. The gym is modern, clean and never too busy and has a lot of equipment.

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

Lots of Asian supermarkets nearby however the food delivery options nearby aren’t too good

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

Management are always quick to respond to issues, online booking system is also very handy

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