New River Village, N8

I've lived here for years, in both Blake and Hudson blocks. It's a very peaceful and enjoyable place to live. My current flat is facing the train lines, but I don't even notice them anymore. The flats themselves are peaceful and quiet. I never hear my neighbours. The buildings are extremely well insulated, so I rarely use the heating, even in winter. In the summer it can get a bit hot, but you can mitigate this with some blackout curtains and a decent fan. Some residents get up in arms about things, but I feel they're being unreasonable. The concierges are great. There's good security. And I love living on the doorstep of Alexandra Park. I'd recommend this development, and am only leaving to purchase my own flat.

The maintenance (if any) is shocking; total lack of investment and useless management company. Needs a re-paint, paving slabs renewed, bollards replaced, lighting replaced, grass re-levelled and re-sown. Constant battle with the management company over issues. Shocking ground rent charges as well. Could go on... but we DID get our EWS1 Cert!

Really love it here. Myself and my partner moved here about a year ago and we love it here. We live in Hudson Apartments in the New River Village complex and think it's a wonderful place to live. Quiet, close to Crouch End, right on the doorstep of Alexandra Palace with wonderful views of it. You've got a well stocked and maintained gym on site that you pay a one off £30 induction fee, and then it's free to use as/when you please. There is a big Sainsburys literally right next door which is an absolute lifesaver. There is underground parking underneath Hudson which makes us save a lot of money on our car insurance premiums. It's also ideal for us commuting into central London, with the Hornsey National Rail link giving us quick access to central London via alighting at Finsbury Park for the Victoria Line, or continuing onward towards Old Street or all the way to Moorgate.

Area has enough shops and transport links are good. Lots of greenery. Buses easy to get to Finsbury Park or to Turnpike Lane for the underground and the train close by at Hornsey station. Normal sorts of London type issues in the area but no more. Clean building, well looked after, size is adequate. Convenient with concierge, gym, steam room, sauna. The building management is pretty efficient. For me is fine but if I was the owner I would be more interested.

It's really easy to get to work as there is lots of good transport links which makes this area an ideal location . It's also quite peaceful and has a large friendly community. Everything seems great and there is not much I don't like. The apartment is nice and aesthetically pleasing. The concierge service is really helpful and overall I'm happy with everything at this development.