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To those who live/lived in apartments which floor is the best out of a 4 story block?

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apartmentadvuce · 21/08/2026 20:38

So we are looking at living in a brand new 4 story block.

They all have balconies apart from the ground floor.
There is also lift access.
We are not sure which one to pick.
This is to rent not buy.

To those who have lived in flats/ apartments which is the best floor?
Taking noise, safety, and privacy into consideration.

Many thanks x

OP posts:
WallaceinAnderland · 21/08/2026 20:42

Does the ground floor have outside space at all?

poolshoes · 21/08/2026 20:41

Top providing the lift is reliable

ContractorQuestion · 21/08/2026 20:41

Go for 3rd floor - surrounded on all sides, you’ll save a fortune on heating bill.
(I’m on the 5th of 7 floors)

FionnulaTheCooler · 21/08/2026 20:41

I'd also say 4th, as long as you're fit enough to climb the stairs if the lift breaks down. I've lived in a ground floor flat before and the noise from above was awful.

Bedingfield1 · 21/08/2026 20:40

Yep top floor, don’t get sandwiched between folks. If the block adjoins another, and there’s a side that doesn’t, go for that too

SallyAnnDrivesACar · 21/08/2026 20:40

Yep, definitely top floor.

Brightonkebab · 21/08/2026 20:40

4th, you don’t have to worry about noise from above