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Blackhorse Mills, E17

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.53

4.53

(279 reviews)

Blackhorse Mills is more than just a home; it’s a way of life. Somewhere you can feel totally free. To paint the walls, bring your pets, swim in the lido, chill on the roof terrace, work out in the gym, host friends in the dining rooms, stretch in the yoga studio... And a whole lot more besides. Overlooking the wilds of Walthamstow Wetlands, yet just 20 minutes to Central London on the Victoria Line from Blackhorse Road station, Blackhorse Mills has nature and city life down. Whether you’re after seclusion or connection, wildlife or a wild night, E17 is about balance and choice.
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Ranked 1st out of 25 in North East London

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The Picture House, IG1

By Savills

4.47

4.47

(29 reviews)

The Picture House is a new community in East London. The Picture House offers high specification 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 25 in North East London

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Fizzy Walthamstow, E17

By Greystar, Fizzy Living

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4.4

4.40

(258 reviews)

£1,775-£1,980 pcm

1, 2 beds

Fizzy Walthamstow E17 is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. Located in East London's E17, it's close to Blackhorse Road Overground and Underground station. Additionally, it is an easy walk from the Walthamstow Reservoirs, which lies just to the west of the development.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 25 in North East London

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Pioneer Point, IG1

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.15

4.15

(55 reviews)

Pioneer Point is a Build to Rent development operated by UNCLE. There are a range of one and two-bedroom apartments on site and residents have access to a wide range of amenities and facilities, including a 24 hour concierge service, a games hub, an on-site cinema, a kids zone, work pods as well as quiet lounge area. Ilford station is only a 3-minute walk away.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 25 in North East London

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Equipment Works, E17

By ila

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4.51

4.51

(42 reviews)

£1,685-£2,945 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Equipment Works, newly managed by ila as of 23rd December 2024, offers premium studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Walthamstow. Just moments from Blackhorse Lane tube, you can enjoy the tranquillity all while staying connected to the city. Additionally, residents at Equipment Works benefit from a 24/7 onsite team and a number of amenities. Residents have access to a communal lounge, screening room, games room, co-working spaces and private gym. You can be strolling South Bank in 25 minutes, and the King's Cross St Pancras Eurostar terminal is only 15 minutes away when you need a break from London living. Equipment Works was previously managed by Greystar.
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Ranked 5th out of 25 in North East London

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Ana (Tenant)

Becketts House, IG1

Mar 2025

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I really like the design of the flat

Ana (Tenant)

Becketts House, IG1

Mar 2025

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

Variety of supermarkets and local markets, beautiful big park, not many bars of places of entertainment but great transport links close to central london. No parking but that’s not a problem for us, haven’t witnessed any antisocial behaviour and traffic noise from inside the flat isn’t too bad.

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

Usually all problems we raise with management is taken care of however one issue I raised hasn’t been responded to in months.

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

Wish we had known more about the area and the average costs of utilities.

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Diogo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2025

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Avoid Equipment Works – Overcharging, Delayed Deposits, and Zero Communication!

Diogo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Equipment Works, E17

Feb 2025

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

The area is great, with convenient local shops, a gym nearby, and easy access to the Wetlands. Having Blackhorse road station nearby is definitely a plus.

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

What makes this even worse is their complete lack of communication. They do not answer phone calls, nor do they respond to emails, it is beyond ridiculous.

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

I wish I had known how poorly Equipment Works handles financial matters and communication. While the area is great with local shops, a gym, and easy access to the Wetlands, dealing with their management has been frustrating. They overcharge, delay deposit refunds, and are impossible to reach by phone or email. Had I known this beforehand, I would have looked elsewhere to avoid the hassle.

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tenant156 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Feb 2025

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A disappointing living experience

tenant156 (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Feb 2025

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

Great transport links, however, only chains like Starbucks, Gregs and Tesco are right around the corner. There are three coffee shops by the station, and that is it. For any further restaurants, roper cafes etc you will have to walk a long time or travel. Nothing in the immediate vicinity to do unfortunately. The selling point is the tube station.

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

Poorly. Across a big number of tenants that together have approached the management company, they have basically ignored any pleas for meeting with them to discuss improvements and promising repairs that never happen.

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

How little they care about their tenants. They plaster community all over the website, but once you live here, they could not care less about you.

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Ben Taylor (Tenant)

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jan 2025

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Good place and very bad management.

Ben Taylor (Tenant)

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jan 2025

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

It's great that the area and development are nice, but it's concerning that customer service is lacking. The lack of replies to emails in 99% of cases is unacceptable, and frequent lift breakdowns are a significant inconvenience. Improving these aspects is crucial to ensure a better living experience for residents. It might be worth addressing these issues with the management to seek improvements in customer service and lift maintenance.

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

No, not at all. It's a magic silence from the front offices.

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

Very poor management, very poor communication. The standard answer is always "these things happen".

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Hannah & Leighton (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jan 2025

5
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We love it here!

Hannah & Leighton (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Blackhorse Mills, E17

Jan 2025

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

Location is a bit out of London on the Victoria line but great transport links, with closest tube station 1-2 mins walk. The complex has everything you need or within short distance. We’re in a little bubble out of central - we love it. Similar apartment buildings one side, and large green space with wetlands other side.

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

The management and front of house are great! Super friendly, relaxed and pleasant whilst still professional. The team create a very welcoming atmosphere which really makes a difference to the living environment. The team follow up on all our requests, from maintenance to booking systems. Special thanks to Toye (FOH) who is super helpful and attentive to our requests, and always a pleasure to speak to - we really appreciate it, thank you. The security team also make us feel safe.

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

We really can’t think of much. Maybe the WhatsApp group chats would’ve been good to know about so we could have asked any small questions that were better suited to current tenants

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