A guide to living in East London
Average location score
Excellent
56%
Very Good
31%
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 287 in East London
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
4.72
(221 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 287 in East London
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
4.61
(36 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 287 in East London
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
4.48
(67 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 287 in East London
Fizzy Stepney Green, E1
By Greystar, Fizzy Living
4.44
(187 reviews)
£1,730-£2,100 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 5th out of 287 in East London
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Latest Reviews in East London
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Danny (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Design and facilities are great
Danny (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The Good - The location is great, well-connected and there are lots to do around here. - The social spaces are nice. - The maintenance team are rockstars! The bad - Wifi ALWAYS disconnects - Roads regularly blocked due to matches/concerts - Can be unsafe - no security around main door to the road and this is a huge security flaw
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes; I wanted to move flats and they helped secure and move me into a flat that I loved,
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
- How bad the wifi is - Booking community space like the dinner space (which is RARELY ever used)
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Gaurav M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Awesome, best value for money
Gaurav M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good - the development is a stones throw away from Westfield making it very easy to access the tube and the local shops and grocery stores Bad - none that I can think of
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Issues were responded promptly, any other troubles concierge was able to help as well
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing to consider is the heating bills as the windows are not as insulated or thick, letting the flat get cold
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Anonymous (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Love living here
Anonymous (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Coppermaker Square, E20
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The good aspects are the many shops around the area, it’s very easy to shop around here as the mall is right next to the building. I also love that the building have many amenities for us to enjoy. It is also very peaceful and clean here. There’s been nothing I hate about this building yet since I’ve moved.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, I just call the concierge and they’re happy to help as alwaus
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
nothing to be honest. maybe if you don’t like the busy mall, you shouldn’t really stay because the mall next to the building is always busy
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Ezan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Jan 2025
Love Riverstone Heights
Ezan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The service elevator for garbage frequently breaks down, which is very inconvenient. Other than that, I’m very satisfied! The living experience is comfortable, and the property staff are all great—especially Saad!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Saad is the best! He is very friendly, always patient in helping me solve problems, and he’s quite funny lol.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There are so many things, even the smallest one: the property staff always greet me politely, which makes me feel happy every day when I come home.
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HY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Jan 2025
Great apartments with some drawbacks
HY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Riverstone Heights, E3
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great location in terms of commute and grocery. However, some neighbours in the building can be quite socially unfriendly. People been smoking and leaving trash in the hallway. We have been reporting this issue a few times, haven’t seen much improvement so far.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have been reporting certain anti social behaviours but haven’t seem any improvement so far
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
We would like to know better about the target customers of this rental building before moved in e.g. office workers, students
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