Barratt London

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

I live at 9 Queensland Road as a tenant. It's the building at the end of the road which is right next to the train tracks. I'm not really bothered during the match days even though you need to check the transportation links as they don't operate in certain times. What makes this place unlivable for me is the train noise. The passenger trains operate every 5 minutes between 6am-10am and 4pm-7pm. Other times it's every 10 minutes. If they were trains just passing by, I wouldn't be bothered, but they stop at Drayton Park station and there's definitely extra noise when they stop, make a signal sound to open and close the doors, then they depart. The cherry on top is the commercial freight trains. They are so loud and they operate 24 hours, so you can wake up to their sound whether it's 3am or 4am. It's just impossible to sleep without earplugs. If there were no train tracks nearby, this would be an great place to live but the trains turn it into a nightmare location if calm and peace are important for you.

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

I wish I had known there were loud commercial freight trains operating during night time.

What is the best feature of your home:

I really like the location and the neighbourhood. It's safe and friendly.

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

Wonderful apartment. Good neighbours. Natural sun light, south facing. Good landlord and agent kept communicating, landlord was flexible regarding furniture or changes. Recent building. No maintenance issues. Good space and great storage. Good balcony. Communal gardens were generally cleaned. Good isolation and great windows. Warm flat. Heat bill was included in the rent.

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

Building facilities - could have more Only communal gardens and parking available

What is the best feature of your home:

Natural sun light, low monthly bills, spacious Below average bills

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

Greenwich is a great area, with lots of green space and museums. I love being on the river, and visiting all of the local sites. My favourites are the Painted Hall and the Queens House, and — of course — Greenwich Park. Transport links from the development are good — Maze Hill is 15 minutes’ walk, and Cutty Sark and North Greenwich about 25 minutes. There are also a couple of buses to North Greenwich at the end of the road. Traffic flow is better since the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel.

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

Make the most of what Greenwich has to offer by exploring the museums and the park. Especially on weekdays when they are less packed.

What is the best feature of your home:

It’s quiet and well laid out, and the development is very well maintained. It’s cheap to heat and build quality is good. There’s lots of security so it feels safe.

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

The area has a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants, with convenient options for everyday needs and some diverse dining choices. There are several pleasant green spaces nearby, including Hillingdon Park. Transport links are solid — the Hayes & Harlington railway station is close by with frequent trains into central London, and several bus routes serve the area, although buses can sometimes get delayed during peak times.

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

NAOn a positive note, I didn’t realise how helpful and responsive the property managers, Eddie and Brian, would be — it’s made a big difference in feeling settled and supported here. I'd definitely advise new neighbours to reach out to them early for anything you need!

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is how well-maintained and modern the interior is — everything feels clean, updated, and thoughtfully arranged. The natural light in the main living area creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the overall layout makes great use of the space. It’s both comfortable and functional, which really makes it feel like home.

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

Blackhorse Road itself is quite nice. The reservoir is lovely. The local area is still pretty desolate though - as evidenced by the "people" who live in Tansy House.

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

The property managers, if indeed they exist, are pathetic. There's also no parking.

What is the best feature of your home:

At least we rent. I pity anyone who's bought here. What a disgrace.