Where are the best places to live in Canary Wharf? The best way to find out is by asking the people who already live there, and we’ve done precisely that! Every day, local residents across the capital and around the UK tell us about where they live, including their specific developments. Do you work in Canary Wharf and want to know the best place to live? Discover the best new developments in Canary Wharf itself and the wider E14 area.
Top 5 new build property developments in Canary Wharf
HomeViews reviewers are verified residents – which means you can trust what they tell you about their homes. They rate their buildings on management, design, location, value and facilities. They also comment on what they like and dislike about their homes.
Our reviewers provide real insights into what life is really like in their housing development or apartment building. Read on for an independent ranking of the best new builds to live in Canary Wharf right now.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Living in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf has, at times, been accused of being soulless and shiny. Not much going on at the weekend. The area is, though, home to an increasing number of residents, as well as the 100,000 office workers that arrive on a daily basis. There are also expanded shopping options, including a John Lewis, that have brought more energy and a homely feel to the community.
The majority of Canary Wharf homes are found in modern glass skyscrapers such as Pan Peninsula in South Quay. However, converted warehouses such as those found in West India Quay offer a more relaxed living style. Moving south and down into the Isle of Dogs and E14 offers an even quieter and more suburban feel.
Eating out at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf has attracted plenty of great restaurants, all looking to cater to the area’s mix of young professionals, families and high-powered businesses. If you’re a brunch fan, you have plenty of choice. Try The Breakfast Club’s unbeatable eggs or the ever-popular meaty sandwiches at Birleys.
There’s plenty of regional variation on offer too. Mama’s Jerk is a great Caribbean hangout, while Ahi Poké will give you bowls bursting with Hawaiian flavour. There’s everything from vegan burger bars to top-notch tapas and Middle Eastern sharing extravaganzas to explore too.
Canary Wharf Property Prices
So, how much will living in Canary Wharf set you back? August 2024 figures from Rightmove reveal that the average property price in the area is currently around £539,000. Flats drove most of the sales at an average of £524,000, with terraced homes going for £683,000. Meanwhile, semi-detached properties fetched nearly £800,000 during the same period. As of mid-August 2024, rentals cost around £3,000 per calendar month, on average, for the E14 area (Home.co.uk).
The HomeViews blog has recently been selected as one of the Top UK Property Blogs. Check out our Canary Wharf area guide below to find out more about the area, or discover London’s 10 highest-rated young professional accommodation options for great rental developments across the city.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
So there we have it, the lowdown on the top 5 residential developments in Canary Wharf – from the residents themselves.
Prices and rents in Canary Wharf
The average price of a property in Canary Wharf is currently £573,439 according to the latest figures from Zoopla (October 2020). The average price for a flat is £519,159 and the average price for a terrace house is £261,206. In the last five years property prices have increased by 13.51% on average in Canary Wharf.
The HomeViews blog has recently been selected as one of the Top UK Property Blogs. Check out our Canary Wharf area guide to find out more about the area, or discover London’s 10 highest-rated young professional accommodation options for great rental developments across the city.
HomeViews provides verified resident reviews of the UK’s housing developments. We’re working with developers, landlords and the Government to recognise high performers and help to improve standards in the built environment.
