A Guide to Living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Diverse, vibrant and with its finger well and truly on the pulse – that’s London’s Tower Hamlets. It’s what we like to call the Selfridges of the capital’s boroughs, in that it truly offers something for everyone. Art lover? Foodie? Or Fitness fanatic? Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in Tower Hamlets. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Tower Hamlets.

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Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Regeneration in Tower Hamlets

This portion of the capitals seen much in the way of regeneration and innovation. In the past decade, this area of East London has been heavily invested in – from the celebrated Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to its slick property developments. And the highly anticipated arrival of Crossrail will revolutionise the area even further.

East End history

Tower Hamlets covers a large chunk of London’s historic East End, and so it’s easy to journey back in time here. Characterised by 19^th-century docks, Victorian townhouses and tales of Jack the Ripper. Walking tours that tell the story of the area’s heritage come highly recommended.

Modern pursuits

Perhaps the capital’s biggest oxymoron, Tower Hamlets offers just as many contemporary faces as it does traditional ones. In sought-after districts like Shoreditch, Bow and Stepney Green; modern galleries and work spaces share the roadsides with trendy cocktail bars, street food stalls and also pie and mash shops. These postcodes are hotspots for creative professionals, who frequent the artisan coffee shops by day, and enjoy the cutting-edge live music venues by night.

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“Bow is a trendy neighbourhood with a good pub and café scene.”

Shopping in Tower Hamlets

The retail therapy scene is just as varied. Tower Hamlets offers everything from vintage clothes stores to treasure-trove antique dens. And residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to markets. Courtesy of big-hitters like Old Spitalfields, Brick Lane and the Colombia Road Flower Market. Hands down, these are the best places in the city to experience the authentic sights and sounds of the East End.

Tips from HomeViews reviewers…
“Chrisp Street market one of the area’s highlights, packed with everything from fruit and vegetables to clothing. Billingsgate Market is another London institution with an abundance of net-fresh and budget-friendly seafood.”

“Close to the (Whitechapel) station is Whitechapel Road Market, between Vallance Road and Cambridge Heath Road. The area has a large British Bangladeshi community, and you’ll find all manner of Asian spices and cooking ingredients for sale at this authentic street market.”

You can find out more about living in the area by reading reviews from residents. Click on the developments below to find out more about residents’ experiences and also, to discover the best places to live and rent in Tower Hamlets. Moreover, If there’s a property that you can’t see on HomeViews, you can add a new listing and leave your review here.

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The design of the place is super modern

Review Date Sep 2024

As a younger resident- I find the open spaces very relaxing and well maintained.
I have never had any transportation issues and I find it really easy to navigate.
I love that the building is recycling and has trash bags that are eco friendly.
There is zero outside noise except from airplanes which you do hear once in a while.

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I have lived every second of living in my building and don’t regret a thing.
The design of the place is super modern and when you enter the building you get a very relaxing feeling.
The stuff is very polite and nice which is great.
Everytime I had any problems in my apartment, in a matter of days- an engineer will come and fix it. I am very grateful for it.

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The whole area around us is very safe and guarded.

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When I had a problem they usually fixed it in a matter of days.

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Hi Gali,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed the modern design, peaceful atmosphere, and the responsive service from our team.

It’s great to know that the eco-friendly features and well-maintained spaces have enhanced your experience. We’ll continue to improve and appreciate your feedback!

Thanks again.

Team Vertus

Very friendly staff, always ready to help!

Review Date Sep 2024

Living in Canary Wharf is great. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars, and the riverside views are amazing. Transport links are excellent, with the Jubilee Line, DLR, and Elizabeth Line making it easy to get around. The area is clean modern, and mostly quiet, with regular bin collections and no major problems with noise or anti-social behaviour. It’s a lively, convenient place to live.

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The development is well-designed, with modern apartments and spacious layouts. Facilities like communal areas are always clean and well-maintained. Building management is efficient and responsive, while property management keeps everything running smoothly. Negotiator Emilia was very friendly! She helped me a lot to rent the flat in this place and set up everything. Overall, a great place to live!

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Everything was going well. Emilia, the negotiator, is fantastic! She showed everything. And then she helped me to make an offer and complete a referencing. I didn’t notice any negative aspects that were hidden from me.

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The management is quick and efficient in resolving issues.

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Thank you for taking the time to write this review Johnny! It really goes a long way with the team. Very glad you have settled in well and look forward to meeting you at one of our many events.

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Great team!

Review Date Sep 2024

Canary Wharf is great, good events organised through an app and easy to commute etc. restaurants are not bad too and there are decent options for drinks.

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The apartment itself is great and well furnished. It’s also super well maintained with same day repairs etc.

I really enjoy attending the events here – Darian does a great job introducing new types of activities and I also enjoy the repeat events like sip and paint. Outside of events he is also friendly and welcoming whenever I run into him at reception ☺️

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Sometimes the events have limited spaces but the organisers are usually very communicative about sign ups etc.

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Yes, some minor faults with shower and kitchen exhaust fan were resolved very quickly.

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Thanks for the fabulous review Jenn! Really happy you enjoyed the event – Darian has a great eye for this indeed.. Look forward to seeing you at the next ones, we are currently planning a fun Halloween one at the moment!

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Amazing experience so far

Verified Resident

Review Date Sep 2024

Canary Wharf is an excellent area to live in – Canary Wharf mall, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Very well-connected with nearby DLR and tube stations. It is also notably safe, clean, and peaceful with low noise.

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Sailmakers is an absolute gem among Canary Wharf – the facilities are top-notch and the staff are super friendly and on it when you need anything sorted. The events they host are a great way to meet your neighbours and have a great time while meeting like-minded people.

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It’s hard to believe how amazing and frequent the events they organized are if you don’t experience it – Special thanks to Darian for the latest cocktail class and sip and paint! We really had an amazing time, while learning new cocktail recipes that were brilliant. Loved that Picante spice rum cocktail!

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Very efficiently, generally you will have it fixed the same day or the next day. They have full-time staff in-house that are familiarized with the building so they can pretty much fix everything, which makes it very efficient.

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Hi Javier, Thank you very much for the review and taking the time to write this. Lots more events to come this year, so look forward to seeing you there – any ideas please let us know? Always keen to know what our residents want..

Thank you once again

A Guide to Living in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Best places to live in Borough of Tower Hamlets

Regeneration in Tower Hamlets

East End history

Modern pursuits

Shopping in Tower Hamlets

Featured developments in Borough of Tower Hamlets

L&Q at The Silk District

Vodion, E3

White + Green, E1

Aqua Vista, E3

Sailmakers, E14

Ten Park Drive, E14

The Liberty Building, E14

Pan Peninsula, E14

London City Island, E14

Lincoln Plaza, E14

Fizzy Poplar, E14

Fizzy Stepney Green, E1

Dressage Court, E2

Bow River Village, E3

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