A guide to living in Poplar
Average location score
Excellent
41%
Very Good
41%
Average
14%
Disappointing
2%
Very poor
1%
Best places to live in Poplar
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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Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
4.81
(22 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 13 in Poplar
Oxbow, E14
By Poplar HARCA, EcoWorld London
4.25
(113 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Poplar
London City Island, E14
By Ballymore Group, EcoWorld
4.19
(159 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Poplar
Fizzy Poplar, E14
By Greystar, Fizzy Living
4.17
(105 reviews)
From £2,040 pcm
2 beds
Ranked 4th out of 13 in Poplar
The High Line, E14
By Savills
4.17
(25 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 13 in Poplar
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Latest Reviews in Poplar
534 total reviews
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Kate A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
You can see all of London from Balfron Tower
Kate A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The development is very close to Canary Wharf shopping malls with lots of shops and restaurants. The Poplar area itself is still going through regeneration but it does not feel any different to other parts of London and feels relatively safe.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, the response is very prompt and the team is very welcoming.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I did not know that it's a dog friendly housing and we've had a couple of issues with some neighbors. I hope it's changes for the better soon and the development remains as pleasant and clean as it's been designed.
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Manager response
Hi Kate, Thank you for leaving a great review of Balfron Tower! Its amazing to hear you are enjoying the design and its amenities. We always strive to keep the tower a clean as possible, our cleaners do an amazing job! Please do not hesitate to approach one of the on-site team should you have an queries. Kind regards,
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
Slav V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
A cozy and tasteful living space
Slav V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There aren’t many pubs and restaurants in the immediate vicinity, that said Canary Wharf is a 15 minute walk away. Transport is convenient as we have the DLR around the corner which provides quick access to Stratford and Canary Wharf tube connections. Our street is quiet, clean and peaceful.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’re always friendly and attentive - always going out of their way to help when help is needed.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There’s a ventilation system in the flats the controls for which are slightly obscure - I knew it exists but I only discovered the controls three months after moving in.
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Manager response
Hi Slav, Thank you for taking your time to leave a positive review. Its great to see you are enjoying the building and its amazing design. Please do approach any of the on-site team should you have any queries.
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
Brian W (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Good.
Brian W (Tenant)
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I quite like the neighbourhood. Peaceful. A bit more amenities would be great. Overall I’m really really happy.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
So far havent raised any. I do hope the recent request for deducing my shower head is approved.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area is quite good. The neighbours are especially nice.
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Balfron1 (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Definitely recommend Balfron Tower
Balfron1 (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area is great. It could do with maybe a supermarket a bit closer but on the whole we love it. Transport links are great.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They do take a long time to fix certain issues, we are still waiting on some repairs from Summer but they are only minor. The front desk are lovely and so friendly though when noting any issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How much we would love living here :) It’s the best flat we have ever had in London by a mile.
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Manager response
Hi, Thank you for taking your time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear you have been waiting since summer for an issue to be fixed. Please do approach any of the on-site team or drop us an email so we can prioritise this issue and get it resolved. Kind regards,
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
Marina T (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
The building is iconic and has a lot of charm
Marina T (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It's a quiet and peaceful residential area. While there are not many pubs and bars around Canary wharf is a short walk or bike ride a way and you can find everything you need there. There's a Sainsbury's nearby and also a cute bakery/cafe and park a short walk away. The canal is also close by and I often go running there. Hackney Wick is also a 15 minute bike ride away.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
There have been a few minor issues and they've always been addressed immediately.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Some flats have minor differences in colour scheme and details despite the layouts being more or less the same.
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Manager response
Hi Marina, 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.
Posted by
Narad Tevari, Building Manager
Nov 2024
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