Central London

Only a privileged few are lucky enough to call Central London home. This is one of the most famous cities in the world, so naturally, living in its heart doesn’t come cheap. With house prices falling largely into the multi-million pound bracket, residents here tend to be politicians, celebrities and those born into ready-made fortunes. Read on to discover the developments that are rated as the best places to live in Central London. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Central London.

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Best places to live in Central London

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Central London from above

London’s most famous tourist attractions

Think of the classic Big Smoke postcard, and you’ve got Central London in a nutshell. The scenery here is recognised right across the globe, thanks to iconic landmarks like the House of Lords, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, plus the black taxis and scarlet-red phone boxes synonymous with England’s capital. The area is also home to some of the best-preserved Georgian mansions in the country.

Marylebone

Unsurprisingly, Central London’s amenities cater to its wealthy occupants. Expect fine dining (including a reputable clutch of Michelin-starred restaurants) designer boutiques and five-star hotels that have stood the test of time. Some of London’s most famous establishments pepper this area, such The Langham and The Landmark. As to what else is on offer? Only some of the best shopping and also dining in Central London. The fashionable W1 postcode teams period architecture with the buzz of Oxford Street and the calm of Marylebone High Street.

Millennium bridge

The City of London

In the City, or, the ‘Square Mile’, brokers close deals over brunch in high-end brasseries, and affluent shoppers hit the luxury stores of spots like One New Change. There’s an impressive rollcall of rooftop wine bars, too, offering views of St Paul’s Cathedral. Unsurprisingly, homes here come with a sizeable price tag, but are also the best places to live in Central London as deemed by our reviewers,. But if you’ve got the budget it’s all about glossy high-rises with floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury onsite fitness centres.

Thames River at sunset

Westminster’s charms

If you’re after a more traditional scene, there are olde-world pubs and shops to be discovered in Westminster, not to mention history-charting tourist attractions like Tate Britain and Churchills War Rooms. As well as this nearby, with views of Buckingham Palace, there’s peace and quiet to be had in St James’ Park; a glorious 23 hectares of meadows and walkways. Spend an afternoon here, and you can picnic on its immaculate lawns, or stop by the café for a tea.

You can find out more about living in Central London by reading reviews from residents. Click below to find out more about residents’ experiences and discover great places to rent in Central London. Also, if there’s a Central London property that you can’t see on HomeViews,  you can add a new listing and leave your review here

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Review Date Sep 2024

Very close to my university and overall downtown area so it’s a great location to be in. Close to the metro stop as well as bus stops and main areas of London

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I found there was a lot of wasted space in the furnishing and many of the facilities were faulty upon moving in. The building gym and facilities are great and so are the squash courts. the furniture is new and nice however u find better ones could have been chosen to optimize the small living spaces

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how some of the facilities i requested weren’t available and the rest were faulty

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great very helpful Answered quick and helped resolve the issues

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Hi Diana,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square! We are delighted to hear your feedback in relation to our Facilities, Location, and Customer Service.

At Dolphin Square, we strive to make all our residents feel at ease, listened to, and to create a comfortable environment that improves their quality of life. We take pride in our location, which is just a short walk from Pimlico Tube Station and other local amenities. We hope you continue to enjoy all that the location has to offer.

We appreciate your thoughts on what you would have liked to have known before moving in. We understand that some facilities are currently unavailable, but please rest assured that we are working diligently to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We have already been in contact with you regarding the outstanding arrangement of appliances, and we are confident that the installation of a dishwasher will improve your services and facilities at home.

We are pleased to hear your positive feedback about our Fitness Club Facilities. We have put in a lot of effort to make necessary and enhanced improvements. We will be sharing more information in the upcoming months about the reopening of our communal spaces in Rodney House, and we are confident that this will greatly enhance your living experience.

We also appreciate your recognition of the prompt responses from our team. Our on-site team is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents, and we are glad to see that their efforts have been recognized.

Lastly, we would like to express our gratitude for recommending us as your landlord. We are thrilled by your feedback and hope that you continue to enjoy making Dolphin Square your home.

Thank you once again for your feedback.

The design and overall finish of the apartments and general building is brilliant

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Review Date Aug 2024

It’s a perfect location for transport and access to other parts of London and the UK. Lots of shops close by and good variability. We’ve had issues with some antisocial behaviour but not for a few weeks but very limited noise during weekends and outside of working hours.

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The design and overall finish of the apartments and general building is brilliant. We couldn’t wait to come back after our holiday! The only downside is the lack of access to the garden from Duncan house and the lack of lighting outside the front of the building.

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That there isn’t any direct access to the garden, you have to go either under ground through the car park or round the top main road. There’s also no lighting outside the building at nighttime. The rubbish is very easily accessible but no food bins yet.

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

Yes, they’ve been very quick to respond via email and phone.

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Hi Maddie,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square!

We are delighted to hear of your appreciation towards the design of the building, particularly the finishes to the apartments.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on what you would have liked to have known before moving in. We understand that the temporary unavailability of garden access while our restoration work is ongoing may have caused some inconvenience. We very much hope that in the upcoming months, we will be able reinstate garden access via the rear doors of Duncan. Our gardens are a signature to the Dolphin Square Estate and are working tirelessly to restore this space.

In relation to the anti-social behaviour affecting Dolphin Square and the surrounding area, we are taking steps to address these issues. This includes increased patrols, enhanced security measures and ongoing collaboration with local authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community. We have taken the step of installing additional CCTV across the estate, which we hope will act as a deterrent to individuals loitering in the area. Should you encounter any individual across the estate, we kindly request that you contact our security team and inform the local authorities of this.

We have been in communication with our Block Management team regarding the lighting, and they will be looking into the possibility of providing additional lighting in the area. Our team are also in discussions Westminster Council to explore the possibility of providing food waste disposal here at Dolphin Square. We hope this is a waste strategy that can become available to enhance on ways we can encourage our residents to support the environment.

Thank you for highlighting the prompt responses from our team. Our team on-site strive towards the service for our Residents and glad to see this recognised.

Last but not least, thank you for recommending us as your landlord, we are thrilled with this feedback and hope you continue to enjoy making Dolphin Square your home!

Overall happy with the flat

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Review Date Jul 2024

There are a lot of bars and restaurants. It is also near the tube and a great neighborhood overall. It is easy to take out garbage and everything has been great. My dog loves the park nearby.

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The flat and design is great, with a good floor and lots of usable garbage. However, it came without a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave/oven as in the floor plan and as agreed. This hasn’t been remedied yet which is disappointing. I am also looking forward to when we have our direct garden access restored, especially as I have a dog.

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I would have liked to see the flat itself and not just a floor plan, so I could’ve flagged the missing appliances earlier.

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

They have responded quickly but the actual remedies have been slow.

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Hi Stella,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square!

We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the design of the apartment, particularly the consideration put into the flooring and our waste disposal strategy.

We appreciate your comments on what you wish you had known before moving in, particularly in relation to the selection of appliances available in your apartment. We are currently arranging the necessary improvements to be made, which will include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. We are optimistic that this can all be organised within 4-6 weeks, and will improve the overall facilities within your apartment.

Thank you for highlighting the prompt responses from our team, however we are sorry to hear that you feel the remedials have been slow. I have provided feedback internally and will ensure a member of the team keeps you updated with the timeframe of your appliance upgrades.

Last but not least, thank you for recommending us as your landlord, we are thrilled with this feedback and hope you continue to enjoy making Dolphin Square your home!

A well designed home in a good location

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Review Date Jun 2024

Local area is good, close to convenient stores and shops, close to tube station. Would be better if there were a big supermarket close by

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Design is good, enjoy the floors and carpet of the bedroom, the blinds being quite light is good as when they are closed the living room still has a lot of natural light, whereas in the bedroom there is a dark blind so unaffected by sun in morning, only thing I would improve is more storage space

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I wish I had known that there isn’t a lot of storage space

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

Not as satisfying as I hoped, quick responses but lack of knowledge when answering queries

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Hi Harry,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square!

We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the design of the apartment, particularly the consideration put into the blinds chosen which allow plenty of natural light. Location is also something we are proud of, being a short walk to Pimlico Tube Station and other local amenities, so we hope you continue to enjoy all that the location has to offer.

We appreciate your comments on what you wish you had known before moving in, specifically in relation to the storage within your apartment. We have optimised storage space where possible during the restoration of the building so apartments benefit from varying levels of storage, some more than others. However, we will certainly take this feedback into consideration as we continue with the restoration of our other buildings.

Thank you for highlighting the prompt responses from our team, however we are sorry to hear that you feel there is a lack of knowledge from the team with regards to the additional amenity packages. We are currently making some changes to our available packages which may be the reason for this. Nonetheless, we understand the importance of ensuring information is readily available and accurate so we will address this internally.

Last but not least, thank you for recommending us as your landlord, we are thrilled with this feedback and hope you continue to enjoy making Dolphin Square your home!

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