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 Excellence Awards
8 Design Awards
8 Facilities Awards
8 Location Awards
8 Management Awards
7 Value 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 Excellence Awards
8 Design Awards
8 Facilities Awards
8 Location Awards
8 Management Awards
7 Value Awards
Developments by Essential Living
Viewing 1-4 out of 4

Union Wharf, SE8
Award winner 2025
4.69
(281 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 13 in Deptford

Vantage Point, N19
Award winner 2025
4.63
(210 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 10 in Holloway

Dressage Court, E2
Award winner 2025
4.72
(203 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Berkshire House, SL6
Award winner 2025
4.67
(177 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 38 in Berkshire
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See how residents rate developments by Essential Living
Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Developments by Essential Living
Experience
4.7
Value
4.3
Location
4.6
Facilities
4.7
Management
4.7
Design
4.7
Viewing 1-5 out of 871
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'.
Kwang (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Honest Review of Berkshire House by Current Tenant
Kwang (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Being located right on the High Street of the town, the property has great access to all the necessary shops, bars and restaurants, etc. It also has a great transportation link having a train station within a 5-minute walk from the property, with regular services to Central London, not only conventional trains but also the Elizabeth Line to major business districts. The surrounding neighbourhood feels safe and relatively quiet, and the gated car park is very convenient.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
There have only been a couple of minor issues since I moved in, and the friendly on-site management team responded competently and efficiently, solving the issues immediately.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There is none to mention, as I have not had any unpleasant surprises thus far.
Amelia B-P (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Vantage Point, N19
Jun 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Vantage Point Resident Review
Amelia B-P (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Vantage Point, N19
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building sits feet away from Archway Station and multiple bus stops. The overground is
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have previously requested maintenance for a leak in my washing machine, and I got a response from the Residents Team within a matter of hours with the date and time of an appointment with Ken. He came to my apartment within a few days (which is probably an overestimate) and fixed the leak in one visit. Despite this, he still preemptively ordered a spare part for my machine in the case that the leak returned. This part was never needed for my machine, but I appreciate how proactive he was about ordering it anyways just in case.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Wish I had known more about the events in the building and the residents app so I didn't miss out on some workshops
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
JW (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Ideal place to live for single professionals with pets.
JW (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Transportation is super, walking distance to train station and fast trains to London. Nice design, good space for one person. Lovely management team. Sometimes may be a bit noise when there is engineering work on the high street.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes , the management team respond promptly every time when there are any issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There is no microwave in the kitchen, although there is one all residents can use in the resident lounge.
Alan (Tenant)
Unverified
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
A comfortable living environment
Alan (Tenant)
Unverified
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in my local area offers a pleasant balance of convenience and calm. There are green parks, reliable transport, and friendly neighbours, though it can be busy at times. Overall, I appreciate the safe atmosphere and easy access to daily necessities.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They provide suitable and efficient services tailored to my needs, ensuring fast responses and dependable support at all times. Their approach focuses on delivering convenience and professionalism, allowing me to enjoy a smooth experience through prompt assistance and well-organized solutions that improve my daily life.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing I want to give idea about this topic!because everything is fine
Sravan Velamury (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Excellent Location with Everything at Your Doorstep
Sravan Velamury (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Berkshire House, SL6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area around Berkshire House is extremely convenient and well-located. Being situated right on the high street means everything is easily accessible right from shops to everyday essentials. Having places like Greggs just below the building makes it incredibly convenient for quick bites and adds to the overall ease of living here. There is also a bus stop just opposite the building, and several pubs and restaurants are within a 2–3 minute walk, which makes getting around and socializing very easy. The area feels safe, lively, and well-maintained, making day-to-day life comfortable. It’s also very well-connected in terms of transport. Honestly, it’s hard to point out any real downsides. The location and accessibility outweigh everything, and it offers a great balance of convenience and comfort. Overall, it’s a great and highly practical area to live in.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
You send an email to the residents team and they respond and resolve the issue in less than a day. That is the beauty of this apartment that we dont need to rely on external help and that is best thing i have experienced here
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing specific. I had comfortable viewing and i was shown everything transaparently. Cant really complain anything yet
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