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4.46

Average location score

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Excellent

59%

Very Good

30%

Average

8%

Disappointing

1%

Very poor

1%

Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

Award winner 2024

4.73

4.73

(252 reviews)

£2,595-£4,150 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Greystar's Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf's DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.
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Ranked 1st out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

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4.72

4.72

(177 reviews)

£2,500-£4,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Balfron Tower, E14

By Way of Life

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4.61

4.61

(44 reviews)

Balfron Tower is an iconic residential development situated in Poplar. Designed by the architect Ernő Goldfinger, it features a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Residents can access a range of facilities including a roof terrace, yoga studio, cinema room and co-working spaces.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.57

4.57

(91 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

4.78

4.78

(8 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jun 2025

5
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Great place to rent

John S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jun 2025

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

Good connections to the city by underground lines which are very close by. Good range of shops in the surrounding areas too.

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

I have on occasion raised small repairs and maintenence queries with the building manager Darek who has responded promptly and organized the right people to help out.

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

Have a walk around the nearby areas as the surroundings are also important

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J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Jun 2025

4
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4

The property we are living in at the moment has a good layout

J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Jun 2025

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

Great location. Close to Canary Wharf + chrisp street market. Park is amazing. Bin collection happens everyday which is great. Only problem with the location is people blocking the car park + we can’t move when there’s an emergency. People do gas + balloons at midnight/early morning. Maybe a camera to give ticket would help people blocking it.

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

Any issues we put on the resident portal gets solved within a day or two or even on the day at times. Recently we had Paul to who to fix an issue. He communicated and updated us and was very friendly and solved our problem very quickly.

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

Pet friendly and great parking. Issue again is the underground parking gets blocked all the time. And in the night there are people going gas and balloons.

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Azadeh J (Tenant)

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jun 2025

5
5
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5

Very happy!

Azadeh J (Tenant)

Riverstone Heights, E3

Jun 2025

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

This has been a lovely area to live at, the environment around and inside the building both are very pleasant and convenient.

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

Always helpful and quick to reply, I couldn’t be happier

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

I wish I knew that the rail noise could sometimes be louder than I’d like, since when windows are open, it can sometimes get a bit loud… that’s all.

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Manager response

Dear Azadeh, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s great to hear that the reception team, especially Saad, has made such a positive impact. The shared areas really do add that extra touch of comfort and community, and it sounds like the rooftop birthday party was a fantastic way to celebrate! We’re so glad you feel at home here and appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Best regards, Darek

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Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager

Jun 2025

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AJ J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

be:here East India, E14

May 2025

5
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Our living experience is lovely and comfortable

AJ J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

be:here East India, E14

May 2025

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

Good aspect - consistent maintenance of clean surroundings and amenities Bad aspect - there are pickpockets around

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

Mark and Damion - They are so kind and quick to attend to our requests

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

We didn’t know that the surroundings can be so relaxing especially in summer

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Tate S (Tenant)

Sailmakers, E14

May 2025

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Maintenance Team Appreciation

Tate S (Tenant)

Sailmakers, E14

May 2025

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

Great location, great amenities, friendly staff, dog friendly, nice furnishing, easy to get out and about.

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

Always a quick and speedy response, they are very helpful

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

I wish I knew how the overhead fan above the stove worked and how the front door locked. Would’ve saved me some embarrassment…

5

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Manager response

Hi Tate, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Colin and the rest of the maintenance team have made such a great impression — they really take pride in helping residents feel comfortable and cared for, and we’ll be sure to pass your appreciation along to them. We’re also glad you’re enjoying the location, amenities, and overall atmosphere of the community. Your note about the fan and door lock is really helpful — we’re always looking for ways to improve the move-in experience, and we’ll take that onboard. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. We're so happy to have you as part of the community!

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Michael, Community Manager

Jun 2025


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