Pocket Living

Pocket Living was created in 2005 to provide affordable London housing for local people. Pocket homes are built for first-time buyers who live and work in the area, and are offered at least 20% cheaper than average flats in the same postcode. Pocket Edition homes are available to anyone, and there's a small selection of these in larger Pocket Living properties. Pocket Living is committed to creating stress-free communities, and hallmarks include welcome drinks at every development and a handy digital portal for a paperless process. HomeViews lists Pocket Living properties across London, including Rosina Street, which teams a rooftop terrace with a location a stone's throw from Homerton station, and Mapleton Crescent – a slick, mixed-use tower in Wandsworth. "Pocket Living is a game changer and I can’t recommend them or what they do enough. Everything within the flat is thought about to maximise the feeling of space. Without Pocket it would have been almost impossible to get on the London property ladder and they have a great team who made the process as easy as possible." – Anonymous, verified resident at Rosina Street

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Mapleton Crescent, SW18

4.51

(11 reviews)

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Rosina Street, E9

4.05

(11 reviews)

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Bollo Lane, W4

4.00

(10 reviews)

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Sail Street & Juxon Street, SE11

3.55

(8 reviews)

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West Green Place, N17

4.23

(8 reviews)

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Latest Reviews

3.98

56 total reviews

Stats

Overall

4.04

Facilities

3.95

Design

4.16

Location

4.46

Value

4.21

Management

3.11

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A nice place to live

Lucy (Owner)

Verified Resident

Gainsford Road, E17

Apr 2024

I love the design of the building, it’s modern and spacious and has nice open communal areas. Even though the flats are technically not that big, they actually don’t feel that small living in them and feels comfortable for 2 people. Security has been an issue in that parcels often get stolen from behind the from gate due to non-residents sneaking in behind people or breaking their way in so I would say maybe the post box area would be better positioned out of sight from the public and perhaps a lock box situation would be good for larger parcels.

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

Walthamstow is a great place to live for transport links, lots of shops, local breweries, William Morris gallery, community feel with the market. Gainsford Road is a nice quiet road to live on.

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

I would say that for people with kids that will need buggies etc, it may not be that easy to store them anywhere as residents are not allowed to leave anything in the corridors and there is not much storage within the flats

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home I think is the large windows and door so it’s nice and light and doesn’t feel claustrophobic

4

Facilities

4

Design

4

Location

4

Value

3

Management


Lovely non practical design

Rachel Sed (Owner)

Verified Resident

Gainsford Road, E17

Apr 2024

The design is beautiful but wasn’t practical. In the first six months people broke in through the gates because the gaps between the poles was too big and stole bikes from our enclosed bike shed. We had to keep installing new security measures, more advanced cctv and more secure locks in order to make our belongings safe because people were targeting us for parcels and bikes and using our communal areas to do drugs and hang out in the winter. All of this cost us a lot of money and meant immediate steep increases in our service charge. The drsign also caused a lot of issues with magnetic locks not working, plumbing lines not being done correctly and fire alarms for the building going so frequently the fire brigade began to fine us

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

There’s not many bars or restaurants yet but I think the area is still growing and improving so it does get better over time! Were not able to get residents parking for our road which is difficult, especially for those who have kids or trade jobs in the flats. We’ve had loads of issues with security, people breaking in and stealing bikes and parcels, and people using our bin shed to shoot up. Particularly in winter. Also lots of rats

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

I would advise anyone buying to rigorously challenge the security of their new build especially in areas that do have high crime rates

What is the best feature of your home:

Big windows let in a lot of light and make the space feel bigger and more open. The walk in aspect to the shower is also a clever use of space and makes it seem bigger than it really is

2

Facilities

5

Design

4

Location

3

Value

3

Management


Best development for young professionals

Joanna (Owner)

Verified Resident

Mapleton Crescent, SW18

Dec 2022

Modern design, residents lounge available, terrace with 360 views across London, bike store and lockers for residents. Secure mailroom, cctv. Most residents are first time buyers so there’s a good community vibe, not too many rented apartments, functional flats

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

Great location close to the park, shops, restaurants and entertainment, 15 min walk to the river Thames

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

Management could be better in addressing any issues

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

Insurance fees and budgeting plans for maintenance

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management

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Desirable location for those enjoyinging London lifestyle

Chris Rosol (Owner)

Verified Resident

Mapleton Crescent, SW18

Dec 2022

Very modern and unique design by acclaimed architect. Large communal terrace on 24 th floor with breathtaking undisrupted views across London from Wembley to Canary Wharf ( St Paul's, London Eye, Shard, Battersea Powerplant all nicely visible). Two floors bike areas, lounge floor with up market setup waiting area.

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

Within 5 minutes walk you have Southside shopping centre with Cinema and food courts, large Sainsbury's and Waitrose, 4 gyms, two swimming pools, 6 pubs, large green areas of Kings George Park. Bus stop at the doorsteps.

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

There is the space for improvement. All major ideas executed through hard work of dedicated residents directors.

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

Wished we have moved here two years earlier, when first build. You can do your swim, grab a coffee and make shoppign all before a day even start.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

2

Management

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Okay, not perfect

Cameron (Owner)

Bollo Lane, W4

Apr 2022

Overall the development is great however we do have significant issues with the lifts, as well as the main building doors not closing properly which has lead to a number of parcel thefts. The build quality isn’t great and a number of snagging issues arose however I’m very happy to have my first home.

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

Chiswick is a delightful west London suburb with plenty of boutique shops, cafes, and amenities. We are very well connected with the overground, district, and Piccadilly lines

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

I wish I had known that pocket were going push back so hard on every issue raised during warranty. A lot of similar issues were seen by all residents and the after care was not great at all.

What is the best feature of your home:

The two shared roof terraces are lovely, hell with the communal feel, and provided a much needed outdoor area during lockdown.

2

Facilities

4

Design

5

Location

5

Value

4

Management


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