Company
Website: www.essentialliving.co.uk
No. of developments: 4
- Development locations: North London, South East London, East London, South East England
HomeViews Awards
Awards displayed are those earned by the Company in the past 24 months
8 Location Awards
8 Excellence Awards
8 Management Awards
5 Value Awards
8 Facilities Awards
8 Design Awards
Company
Website: www.essentialliving.co.uk
No. of developments: 4
Development locations: North London, South East London, East London, South East England
HomeViews Awards
8 Location Awards
8 Excellence Awards
8 Management Awards
5 Value Awards
8 Facilities Awards
8 Design Awards
"Love the rooftop to hang out with friends and access to the gym..."
Rache J – Union Wharf, SE8
"I think if your expectations as a tenant are even slightly realistic they will comfortably surpass them in all ways."
Elliot – Vantage Point, N19
"I have very much enjoyed living here for the past three years"
Grace – Berkshire House, SL6
Developments by Essential Living
Viewing 1-4 out of 4

Union Wharf, SE8
Award winner 2024
4.65
(249 reviews)
£2,300-£3,200 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 12 in Deptford

Vantage Point, N19
Award winner 2024
4.62
(193 reviews)
£2,250-£3,300 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 1st out of 10 in Holloway

Dressage Court, E2
Award winner 2024
4.72
(177 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Berkshire House, SL6
Award winner 2024
4.56
(125 reviews)
£1,100-£1,300 pcm
1 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 34 in Berkshire
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See how residents rate developments by Essential Living
This all-time rating combines the reviewers score for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of the review.
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Developments by Essential Living
Stats
Overall
4.67
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4.65
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4.69
Location
4.58
Value
4.24
Management
4.67
Viewing 1-5 out of 744
Oli (Tenant)
Union Wharf, SE8
Aug 2020
Affordable, Luxury, Pet-friendly Location: What more?
Oli (Tenant)
Union Wharf, SE8
Aug 2020
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area of Union Wharf speaks for itself. You are a stones throw from Greenwich with the buzzing restaurants, bars and independent shops. You have access to one of the best parks in London, Greenwich park a 10 minute walk away and direct access to London Bridge and the city in 10 minutes.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I didn’t actually realise how great of a commute it was into the city. I definitely recommend walking To Greenwich station and getting the train to London Bridge. My commute in total takes me 20 minutes which is crazy good!
What is the best feature of your home:
The View.. we can see Canary Wharf, a wide view of the Thames and all of the city of London. We even watched the fireworks from our apartment on new year.
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Manager response
Thank you for all the 5 *'s, and for sharing these great photos with us. It's wonderful to have feedback about all elements of life at Union Wharf ?
Posted by
The Essential Living Team, Management
Sept 2020


Kate (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Berkshire House
Kate (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local food and drink offering is amazing, the shops are not as good, however I know they are looking to rebuild the shopping centre which will be good. Traffic noise is minimal even in the centre of town at Berkshire house as the flats are so well insulated.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have recently moved within Berkshire house and had a couple of issues in the new flat, noise levels and the shower. These were resolved as soon as I had emailed them and fixed instantly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I think make friends wi thy your neighbours :) Berkshire house is amazing but sometimes we come and go so quickly we don’t always stop to say hi. This is what builds an amazing community
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Manager response
Thank you for your lovely review, Kate! We're so pleased to hear your move within Berkshire House went smoothly with the help of the team, and that you’ve felt supported throughout. It's great to know you're enjoying the building and local area too.
Posted by
Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator
May 2025
Souher (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Good location. Great resident team!
Souher (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Our street is about a 4 min jog away from the station so it’s hard to miss my train. We have a range of groceries all within a 5 minute walk.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Any issue raised has been swiftly dealt with. They also do a great job of building a community for the residents.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How hot the rooms with windows can get during sunny days.
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Manager response
Thank you for your review, Souher! We're pleased to hear you’re enjoying the location, amenities, and support from the resident team. We’ll definitely keep your comments about summer temperatures in mind.
Posted by
Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator
May 2025
New Tenant (Tenant)
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Great location and amenities but the flat gets insufferably hot
New Tenant (Tenant)
Berkshire House, SL6
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Everything you can possibly need from shops and restaurants is on your doorstep. The parks are also close by
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, maintenance issues have been resolved promptly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The only thing is what I mentioned earlier about the temperature in the flat.
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Sowmya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Apr 2025
Small quaint and personal
Sowmya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good aspects - Defenetly the commute. I live close to where I work so it’s a blessing and also the property is based on high street. So easy access to virtually everything. I can’t find anything bad about the area honestly.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes. I am very happy with Oxana and Luke. They are extremely approachable and efficient.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Can’t think of anything to be honest. May be the rent could have been negotiated better.
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Manager response
Thanks for the lovely feedback, Sowmya! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the design and location, and it's great to know the team have been so helpful and responsive.
Posted by
Lucy Baulch, Resident Events Coordinator
Apr 2025
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