A guide to living in East London
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Average
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Disappointing
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Very poor
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Best places to live in East London
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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Dressage Court, E2
By Essential Living
4.72
(177 reviews)
£2,500-£4,500 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 174 in East London
Sailmakers, E14
By Greystar
4.71
(239 reviews)
£2,595-£4,150 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 174 in East London
Balfron Tower, E14
By Way of Life
4.60
(43 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 174 in East London
Riverstone Heights, E3
By Way of Life
4.55
(85 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 174 in East London
Coppermaker Square, E20
By Greystar
4.47
(158 reviews)
£2,275-£4,170 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 5th out of 174 in East London
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Ahmad Ali (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Friendly management
Ahmad Ali (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
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Exceptional property management and a well-maintained building make all the difference. Responsive, efficient, and friendly service, coupled with a clean and secure environment, truly enhances the living experience. Highly recommended! Thank you Andreja, Inayah and Mimi
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Andreja helped us fill out some forms regarding property so my wife could send them to her work and she could get a bonus.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing everything's perfect, brand new buildings and flats
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Ben l (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Apr 2025
The design of the building is great
Ben l (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Apr 2025
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Perfect location with easy access to most places in London, Canary Wharf is growing fast so it’s a great place to be
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Dean Joao has always been very quick to respond to anything
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really, would recommend to people based on location if anything else.
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Abby (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Comfortable and convenience
Abby (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The availability of transportation and the convenience it offers have been commendable. However, I would like to bring attention to the issue of parking availability. Although I do not own a car, many of my friends do, and we often find ourselves having to park quite far away, specifically at Asda, which is not ideal. I believe it would be beneficial to consider implementing a grace period of one to two hours for residents' family and friends to alleviate this issue.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Their speed is impressive and incredibly efficient! I’m all for it – thumbs up!
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I wish I had been familiar with the neighborhood before I moved in.
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Tom L (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Apr 2025
A great development close to Canary Wharf
Tom L (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sailmakers, E14
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Everything you could ever need within a 5 minute walk. Shops, transport, parking and more coming to Canary Wharf alll the time
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Within hours and the issue is also resolved very quickly
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The air conditioning is poor compared to other similar developments
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Manager response
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for highlighting what you love about the development! We're really glad to hear that you’re enjoying the modern design, high-end furnishings, and on-site amenities – especially the gym and resident activities. We’re also thrilled to know Emilia has made such a positive impression – we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We appreciate your constructive feedback on the air conditioning and parcel system. We're continuously looking for ways to improve residents’ comfort and convenience, and your insights help guide those efforts. It's great to hear our management team has been responsive and efficient in resolving any issues. Thanks again for sharing your experience – it’s wonderful to have you as part of the community!
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Michael, Community Manager
Apr 2025
Chocky (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Reception people helpful
Chocky (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Clean and good maintenance is the good aspect of the property. Also the customer service is very good
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The have been quick and responsive for all the repairs
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing specific but the environment is great and I love being here
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