A guide to living in East London
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Excellent
56%
Very Good
30%
Average
10%
Disappointing
2%
Very poor
1%
Best places to live in East London
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Dressage Court, E2
By Essential Living
4.73
(177 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 172 in East London
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
4.72
(223 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 172 in East London
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
4.60
(41 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 172 in East London
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
4.54
(81 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 172 in East London
Coppermaker Square, E20
By Greystar
4.46
(148 reviews)
£2,275-£4,170 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 5th out of 172 in East London
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Featured developments in East London
Latest Reviews in East London
6856 total reviews
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Felciana (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Notting Hill Genesis at London City Island, E14
Mar 2025
Definitely recommend their service is hassle free
Felciana (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Notting Hill Genesis at London City Island, E14
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Close proximity to all the major amenity in town like, gym, park,school, hospital,train station etc..
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Parking is separately paid for not included in the rent
What is the best feature of your home:
My Balcony is facing the central park which I love, having my morning coffee over looking the park is a luxury of life.
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Yurii Tk (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Mar 2025
I’m so glad that I am living in such beautiful apartment in astonishing area with marvellous views and nice neighbours. Lia and Narad were so helpful to introduce everything to me on the start of my living.
Yurii Tk (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Poplar is ind of the most convinient zones of the London with approximately 15min walking to the Canary Wharf. There is a parking slot next to the house and the Nisa Local supermarket 2-3min away from the apartment.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Lia and Narad were so helpful and polite with helping me to understand how to use the facilities and parking.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If u have a car there is a parking slot available and also it is so easy to receive parcels.
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Manager response
Hi Yurii, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its amenities. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
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Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Mar 2025
V Mutha (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
The flats and communal spaces are quite big and airy
V Mutha (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Accessibility to Central London and Canary Wharf are major plus of living here. Almost all the supermarkets are in the locality + some decent restaurants and pubs
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have requested for handy man services for some work to be done in our apartment and that was timely addressed
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area gets quite busy on weekends and market days. This is not necessarily bad but wish we knew this beforehand
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GC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Good living
GC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is provided with any kind of facilities and shops you need on daily basis, including a variety of different restaurants and coffee shops. Good connections with transports.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They used to be more attentive and helpful with some minor issues in the past. While the price of renting is increasing every year we expect some improvements of services as well.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That we cannot keep any pets and that there is not a stable security service during night time.
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A Tenant (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Mar 2025
Building of good facilities and location
A Tenant (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good location and close to tube stations, nice shopping malls nearby for convenience. Lots of good restaurants around the area.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Truly appreciate your technical support and attentive service. I have heating problem and your team got it checked promptly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Too many air B&B customers make me feel less privacy. The design of interior leave not much space for putting in book shelves or storage cabinets.
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