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Best places to live in City

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The Eagle, EC1

By Mount Anvil

4.64

4.64

(11 reviews)

The Eagle is a Mount Anvil development in the City of London. This high-rise building comprises of both residential units and commercial space. There are 276 apartments here, 70 of which are Family Mosaic affordable housing units. The Eagle is close to Old Street station and an easy walk from the vibrant London neighbourhoods of Shoreditch and Hoxton.
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Ranked 1st out of 8 in City

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Lexicon, EC1

By Mount Anvil

4.41

4.41

(14 reviews)

Mount Anvil and Clarion Housing Group partnered to bring Lexicon – also known The Chronicle Tower – to the Islington borough, and its 115 metres and 36 storeys make it the area’s tallest. There are 146 units here – a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, set on City Road by Regent’s Canal, and edged by Angel, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell and Farringdon.
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Ranked 2nd out of 8 in City

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Canaletto London, EC1V

By Groveworld

4.24

4.24

(9 reviews)

Canaletto London is a development by Groveworld, which features 190 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and studios in a 31-storey tower. Situated in City Road in Hoxton, the development is less than a ten-minute walk away from Old Street Underground and rail station, with connections to the Northern line and Great Northern rail services. Victoria Miro gallery is within walking distance to the property.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 8 in City

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Central Square, EC1V

By Mount Anvil

4.19

4.19

(18 reviews)

Central Square is developed by Mount Anvil and comprised of 274 studio and one to four-bedroom apartments. It is located in Clerkenwell, just an 11-minute walk from Old Street station which is serviced by the Northern line and Great Northern line trains.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 8 in City

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Barts Square, EC1

By Helical

4.18

4.18

(19 reviews)

Barts Square is a large mixed-use redevelopment by Sheppard Robson for Helical, comprising of 236 high-quality apartments, three office buildings and retail and restaurant space. It’s within close proximity to Farringdon East Station, which provides links to Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow Airport.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 8 in City

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Latest Reviews in City

117 total reviews

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Owner (Owner)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Jul 2023

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New management ruins it

Owner (Owner)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Jul 2023

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

Lots of great independent restaurants and bars nearby. Lots of noise from the street. Parking is very limited around here.

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

Heating bill keeps rising despite gas rates going down.

What is the best feature of your home:

Just a regular non descript new build. No ooutstanding features.

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Blanca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Central Square, EC1V

Jul 2023

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Brilliant location

Blanca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Central Square, EC1V

Jul 2023

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

Excellent área, good transport and to near schools, hospital, supermarkets. Only 5 minutes St Pautl Cathedral

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

Good reputación od one housing group , this complex is very near central london

What is the best feature of your home:

Only refurnished bsthroom and kitchen, the unita have more 10 years gave good condition but will better exhange

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Wraith T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Mar 2023

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Decent quality, poor neighborhood

Wraith T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Mar 2023

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

It’s quiet around, but all 3 tube stations are far away. Shops are pretty close. The area itself is unsafe — recently one person was murdered and a few residents reported being robbed / threatened. Council isn’t particularly good removing waste, especially recyclable — sometimes it takes more than a week.

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

Yes, never experienced problems with the management

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

Not particularly safe neighborhood, Problems with hot water

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Homeowner (Owner)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Mar 2023

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Poorly designed building

Homeowner (Owner)

Verified Resident

Clerkenwell Quarter, EC1V

Mar 2023

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

Good selection of local shops, restaurants, bars, markets and parks nearby. Lots of traffic noise from the street. Parking is very limited.

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

Poor response and very poor maintenance from the building management company.

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

Wish I would know the sound insulation is so bad. You can hear neighbours' dog and music all the time.

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Vladyslav (Tenant)

Verified Resident

250 City Road, EC1V

Dec 2022

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Nice building with a poor management company

Vladyslav (Tenant)

Verified Resident

250 City Road, EC1V

Dec 2022

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

The area is quite good, not too busy. There are not very many restaurants/bars just near the building, but there are a lot of great places near Angel/Old Street tube stations, 15 mins walking from the building

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

I had an issue with the entrance door, and they fixed it in a couple of days, so I'm satisfied with it

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

The spa/pool is not working half of the time without any reason/estimates when it's back. And you'll continue paying for this, of course

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