Plaistow Hub, E13

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

Living in Plaistow E13 has its ups and downs. The area has a decent range of local shops, takeaways, and a few cafes, but not many proper restaurants or places to hang out. Transport links are pretty good—Plaistow Station is close and there are regular buses—but the streets can get a bit noisy, especially on weekends. Parking is tight, and there’s sometimes issues with bins not being collected on time. You do get a sense of community, but there are occasional problems with anti-social behaviour in the evenings.

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

They’ve been quick and professional. Any issues I raised were sorted out fast, and communication has always been clear and helpful.

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

The lift breaks down more often than expected, which can be annoying if you live on a higher floor. Would’ve been good to know in advance.