A guide to living in East of England

The East of England sits within the curved section of land protruding above the Thames Estuary, covering the home counties above London and stretching up to the border with the East Midlands. Enjoying some of the driest weather in the country, East England is also the lowest-lying land, with parts of The Fens more than two metres below sea level. Major towns and cities include Cambridge, Norwich, Bedford, Luton and Ipswich, while its constituent counties include Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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The Quarters Watford, WD17

By The Quarters by Bravo

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4.78

(110 reviews)

£1,050-£1,500 pcm

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Short term lets situated in the heart of Watford’s central business district, a short walk from Watford Junction station. The Quarters Watford provides an ideal base for residents relying on a convenient, connected location. Euston is also accessible in as little as 14-minutes. There are 100 high-specification studios, which feature high-speed wireless internet access, a television, a kitchenette, laundry facilities as well as, easy parking.

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Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

By Cortland

4.43

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Welcome to Cortland Cassiobury, a sophisticated development nestled near award-winning parks and gardens, ideally positioned for commuters with easy access to London, Watford station, and a few minutes’ drive from the A41 and M25. Our range of apartments, from studios to penthouses feature thoughtful designs and high-quality finishes tailored for modern living. Residents benefit from balconies, views, regular events, superb amenities, including a fitness centre, business lounge, and club lounge, dining suites, cinema room, along with landscaped gardens with BBQ areas, play area, and a dog park. Choose Cortland Cassiobury for a blend of convenience and contemporary living.

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Ranked 2nd out of 85 in East of England

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Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

By Kooky

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4.3

4.30

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Kooky Bishop’s Stortford is a collection of brand-new boutique apartments. Located next to Bishop’s Stortford station, this development is only a 40-minute journey to Central London. They apartments are fully furnished with balconies or terraces, are pet friendly and have private parking available.

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Ranked 3rd out of 85 in East of England

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Leaf Living at Chesterwell, CO4

By Leaf Living

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4.25

(21 reviews)

Chesterwell is a new community located in Colchester, a picturesque city offering a unique blend of historical woodland and scenic parks. Colchester high street, just a short walk away, offers a flurry of various shops, restaurants and bars. This new development also has excellent travel connections to London and other major cities from Colchester station as well as easy access to the A134 and A12. For family days out, Chesterwell is close to Colchester Zoo, the well-preserved Colchester Castle and is a short drive from the coast.

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Ranked 4th out of 85 in East of England

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Simple Life at Coppice Hill, LU5

By Simple Life Homes

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4.22

(11 reviews)

Situated next to its sister-site Milard Grange, residents can benefit from excellent transport connectivity, with the M1 and Leagrave train station within close proximity. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from in Houghton Regis and Dunstable, all within a close reach to Coppice Hill. The site is also closely located to Luton and London, making for a great location for those who want endless opportunities to travel and play. Educational needs are well catered for at Coppice Hill with 25 Ofsted rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ schools in the local area including Beecroft Academy and Houghton Regis Primary.

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A.Z (Tenant)

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Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

Mar 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing!

A.Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

Mar 2025

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

good location, has every shop i need, one bad thing is shopping centre and certain shops closing early.

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

any issues we've had they've sorted out very fast.

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i was told everything about the place before i moved here, no complaints.

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Dinesh (Tenant)

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City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Design is good, generally spacious rooms with balcony

Dinesh (Tenant)

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City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

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Very well connected with all transportation services like bus and rail. It's only a five minutes walk to the bus stand as well as the Chelmsford railway station. There is Tesco, Co op and other grocery , butchery nearby.

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

Generally response is good. Feedback received by mail.

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1. Central hot water system is expensive compared to individual electric water heaters. 2. Council tax is high in this locality.

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Leo R (Tenant)

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City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Good stuff

Leo R (Tenant)

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City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

The building looks great and seems to be maintained well. The hallways are constantly being cleaned which is great to hear, and when we the lift is broken, it’s usually fixed within a day which is really good. The people at the concierge are also really nice and I always end up having a quick chat with them when getting my parcels. The only downside is the service charge and rent constantly being raised. It almost feels like people are trying to be priced out their homes. Also recently it their has been a lot of rubbish outside. Usually it’s very clean but the past week has been filled with rubbish.

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The location is great, we’re near the train station, lots of shops and bars, and there’s loads of food options and night life. We’re also near Central Park which is lovely for a day out. Overall the location is perfect.

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

They usually respond fairly quickly, but I’ve not really had much interaction yet.

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I wish I had known how slow the process is moving in and out of the building. I’ve seen lots of people complain about how slow it is to move out. I also wish I had know how much service charge is raised and that tenants are constantly trying to battle it.

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Dear Leo, Thank you so much for leaving a great review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying living at City Park West. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will be sure to share it with the wider team. Warm regards, NHG Places Marketing Team

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David J (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Coggeshall Mill, CO6

Mar 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A great experience

David J (Tenant)

Leaf Living at Coggeshall Mill, CO6

Mar 2025

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

Nothing to report everything seems great the development is nice the village is great as well, plenty of shops parks etc

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

We have not had any issues so far but anything we have needed to know has been explained perfectly

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Nothing all is perfect the development the property is great

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your new home.

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A.Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent location but confusing layout

A.Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

City Park West, CM1

Mar 2025

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

Central location, all necessary amenities nearby, access to nice green space within complex, shop on site

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

I had an issue with a broken lock soon after moving in and it was addressed swiftly

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I wish the billing for utilities was clearer ans it took me a while to understand that my energy provider does not provide hot water

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