A guide to living in Stratford

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good: Shops (Sainsbury's, Nisa, Waitrose), proximity to Westfield mall, restaurants, bars. Green, spacious, open-air community.

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

They responded promptly and had it resolved within a day or two.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There was a theft problem in the area (primarily phone thefts), although that has reduced now

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We have recently moved into the area and our first impressions are largely positive. The neighbourhood feels welcoming and community-focused, with good access to local amenities such as shops, schools, public transport, and green spaces. We have found people to be friendly and supportive, which has helped us settle in more easily. As we are still new, there are some challenges we are adjusting to, such as learning the local services and transport routes, and at times the area can be busy or noisy. However, these are normal aspects of moving somewhere new, and overall we feel the positives outweigh the negatives. We are hopeful that, as we become more established, we will continue to feel more connected and settled in the community.

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

Building management has responded very fast and professionally to any issues we have raised. A special thank you to Paul, who has been especially helpfu

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing we wish we had known more about before moving in is the parking arrangements. While everything was explained, it is something that becomes clearer once you are actually living here. My tip to new neighbours would be to familiarise themselves early with the parking rules and options available, as this makes settling in much easier overall.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Nice but pricey bars and restaurants nearby. Walking distance to DLR and Stratford station. High crime stats in area.

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

No response or follow up to recent maintenance requests.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There is a concierge but they are only there sometimes, can’t accept packages and can’t deal with maintenance requests so not sure what they’re for!

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living right next to Westfield with everything you need within a 5 minute walk, including Stratford station which is just around the corner. The building is well-isolated and we are not looking out to the public street but a quiet courtyard. We are right next to the Olympic park which is great but will have to deal with some road closures due to big events of course.

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

Most of the issues that are immediately solvable have been handled very quickly by maintenance, making the experience efficient and nice. With other issues it has been hard to even get a timeline of when things will be resolved. Eg our bin store didn’t work and Managment kept saying it did or that there was nothing to do about it for now, which meant there was a period where we had a hard time getting rid of our trash.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

We couldn’t see every apartment before moving in, and it’s important to view especially if you take the furnished apartments. Even after you have signed an initial deposit, as every apartment can be slightly different.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Being right on the side of the Westfield is a convenience I never knew I needed. We have several supermarkets and restaurants just within 5 minutes away. And if somehow what we’re looking for isn’t here we’re only a minute away from Stratford tube station which is very well connected to all areas of London. So while we’ve moved further away from central London, we feel more connected than ever before.

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

Any issues we’ve raised are usually sorted within the same day or the next day if it’s not possible. This is far better than my previous development where it can take weeks. The guys are super reliable and are kind to my dog who loves to bark at them! Thanks Paul for fixing my bathroom lights so quickly!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I should have signed for 18 months instead of 12 so that my rent won’t go up so soon! We love it here