10 best places to live in Tower Hamlets

Taking the top prize in Tower Hamlets is Dressage Court. There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living. It offers easy access to Bethnal Green’s tube and rail stations, with views towards the City and Canary Wharf. Residents are big fans of the rooftop space and its sensational views, as well as other shared spaces like the snooker room and gym, that are free for all residents to enjoy.

In second place is Greystar’s Sailmakers, a Build-to-Rent scheme made up of 327 units. 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, the nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf’s DLR and Underground services provide excellent transport links. Residents also enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.

3rd place goes to Balfron Tower, 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.

4th place goes to Riverstone Heights, 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.

In 5th, Fizzy Stepney Green has a prime setting in E1, very close to Stepney Green Underground and Queen Mary’s University. There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments here, managed by Greystar.

From Canary Wharf Group, our 6th-placed development in Tower Hamlets is this selection of affordable studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments at 30 Harbord Square in Canary Wharf. Every apartment has been designed to a high-specification and all residents benefit from waterside views of the Thames or westwards towards Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf’s latest neighbourhood, Wood Wharf, is on its doorstep and the buzzing residential community is set within acres of parks, overlooking the O2 and Greenwich.

7th-placed Baltimore Wharf is a mixed-use development from Galliard Homes, comprising residential units, retail outlets and a hotel. There are one and two-bedroom apartments, premium duplexes and penthouses on offer here. The development is moments from the Crossharbour DLR Station and Canary Wharf is less than a 10-minute walk away, which carries the Jubilee line services.

Our 8th-placed London Docklands development is 10 George Street, which rises 37 storeys above Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf. There are 327 ultramodern apartments available, all overlooking waterside gardens and boardwalks below. In addition, residents have exclusive access to “Vertus+.” This includes access to a 24/7 gym studio, self-service bar, private dining room and lounge which opens out onto a large, south-facing terrace. Residents love this mix of exceptional on-site facilities and easy access to the thriving Canary Wharf scene.

Breaking into the top 10 at number 9 is Marner Point by Barratt London. This residential development is situated in Jefferson Plaza in Bow. Residents can enjoy access to a resident’s only gym as well as a communal roof terrace. The development is moments away from Bromley By Bow Underground station, with links to the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

Rounding off the Top 10 is (appropriately) Ten Park Drive, a contemporary development by Canary Wharf Group. It’s situated in the heart of Canary Wharf and comprises just under 350 apartments. Floorplans span studios, one, two and three-bedroom units. Transport links come courtesy of Canary Wharf station (for Jubilee line and DLR services). along with nearby Heron Quays.

11th place is all sewn up by The Silk District, which offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus studios. Additionally, it is close to Whitechapel’s London Underground and London Overground stations. As well as this, it is within easy walking distance of Shoreditch and Brick Lane.

Next, Wardian London is a unique residential development from EcoWorld and Ballymore. The development offers Studio – Penthouse apartments. Additionally, these are all close to Canary Wharf’s Jubilee line, DLR, and London City Airport. Furthermore, residents will have access to a cinema, a pool and a gym, as well as other facilities.

Ability Place by Ability Group is a residential development offering 600 apartments over 21 floors. There’s a mix of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as a selection of penthouses. South Quay DLR station is the closest to the property, but there’s also a reliable bus network locally and the Jubilee line is close by via Canary Wharf.

One very satisfied long-term resident says: “The building has changed a lot in the 11 years I have lived there. It used to be all young professionals and now it’s much more family oriented. Everyone is super friendly. The concierge team is superb, friendly and efficient. The gym is excellent and the staff there are very professional too.”

In 14th, City Quarter is a Berkeley Homes development located in Whitechapel. This zone 1 development offers 252 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and features a peaceful public garden with waterfalls and frequently groomed plants. The development is situated just a 10-minute walk from Aldgate East station, which is served by the Hammersmith & City and District line trains.

In 15th, Ivy Point is part of Barrett London’s St Andrew’s development in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Residents can enjoy access to a 24 hour concierge service, gym and a communal roof terrace. The development is located only moments away from Bromley-by-Bow Underground stations with links to the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

Next up, The Liberty Building is a residential development from Telford Homes, It features one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a penthouse. There are 155 units here (30% designated as “affordable housing”) in a trio of ‘cluster’ towers that dominate the Canary Wharf skyline. Also, residents will have access to enviable transport links to the City, Stratford and the West End. Completion is due for 2019.

In 17th place, it’s time to look at some 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses overlooking Canary Wharf. South Quay Plaza offers its residents exclusive access to The Quay Club, where you can enjoy an unrivalled range of hotel-style modern amenities. With city life and tranquil greenery in one remarkable location, SQP is nestled within 2.6 acres of serene, green landscaping, whilst overlooking Canary Wharf. Within a five minute walk you can access Central London and beyond via DLR, Jubilee Line and the Elizabeth Line.

In 18th, Royal Quay is a Regal Homes development close to Westferry DLR station. It features 90 residential units – a combination of studios and one and two-bedroom apartments. Limehouse Cut Canal is just behind the building, so waterfront views are par-for-the-course.

As we draw close to the finish, 19th place goes to another outstanding offering in Canary Wharf. Able Quay Millharbour comprises a stylish collection of 2 bedroom apartments and the development features a number of landscaped green spaces with a sunken garden and water feature.

Fish Island Village is where we finish our exploration of Tower Hamlets. Sitting in 20th place, this is a collection of one, two and three apartments located conveniently between the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Victoria Park. The development is less than a twenty-minute walk away from Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre as well as being only a twelve-minute walk away from Hackney Wick Overground station with connections to the Overground.

This new community benefits from a concierge and a resident’s gym, which also has bespoke artwork, courtesy of local artist Xenz. There is over 50,000 sq ft of commercial space, all of which will be occupied by social enterprise The Trampery, as a new campus for fashion, innovation and sustainability.