A guide to living in Stratford

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Best places to live in Stratford

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Coppermaker Square, E20

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.53

(242 reviews)

Coppermaker Square offers 1,225 rental apartments in a vibrant city neighbourhood, available to move in now, where residents can benefit from resident-only amenities including a 25m pool, spa, gym and studios, co-working space, roof terrace, private dining space, & more. Situated in the heart of Stratford, East London’s new cultural hub. Residents can enjoy green spaces and amenities on their doorstep in a well-connected area of London.

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Ranked 1st out of 24 in Stratford

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East Village, E20

By Get Living

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4.41

(849 reviews)

East Village is a vibrant community in East London. It offers fully-furnished studios, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and townhouses. All of these have Superfast WI-FI. In addition, parking spaces and storage pods are available for rent and free cycle storage is provided. Also, East Village is extremely well connected by the London Underground, and other train services. These can take you to King's Cross in 7 minutes.

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Ranked 2nd out of 24 in Stratford

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Glasshouse Gardens, E20

By Lendlease

4.76

(12 reviews)

Glasshouse Gardens is a residential development near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London. Brought to us by Land Lease Europe, it features a mix of studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all of which overlook the park. Stratford International station and Westfield Stratford City are both within close proximity.

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Ranked 3rd out of 24 in Stratford

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Hannah Court, E15

By Urban Spectrum Property Management

4.42

(8 reviews)

Hannah Court in London's E15 area offers luxury flats with contemporary design. Located on Holbrook Road, it's conveniently close to Plaistow and Stratford Stations. The flats feature open-plan living areas, luxury bathrooms, and en-suite shower rooms. Designed for young professionals and students, the development includes communal lift access and secure entry. The option for parking and proximity to local amenities adds to its appeal.

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Ranked 4th out of 24 in Stratford

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Stratford Central, E15

By Telford Living

4.29

(26 reviews)

Stratford Central is a 31-storey residential tower, set on Great Eastern Street in Stratford. It is just a short hop from Stratford’s Underground, Overground and DLR stations. Also, it is close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Furthermore, there are 157 units here. These comprise of a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, suites and penthouses, all with kitchens by Urban Myth.

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Nur (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

May 2026

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Not worth the rent at this moment, unfortunately.

Nur (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

May 2026

After 10 months of living here: 1. Location is still great. Well connected with Stratford station housing multiple tube/overground lines. Great accessibility with Westfield being a 5-min walk away, and Stratford Centre just across the bridge. 2. Community is a 60/40. Most residents are really friendly, lovely and helpful. WhatsApp chatgroups are godsent (esp the Buy/Sell one!!). But it is starting to get really difficult to ignore the handful of very very inconsiderate neighbours who probably think everyone else lives to serve them (improper disposal of trash leading to repeated chute breakdowns, not picking up after their dogs, leaving all sorts of trash around the corridor when the chute is down instead of bringing them to the refuse room and many more). Would be helpful if management could impose stricter consequences for residents who 'misbehave'. 3. Facilities are great, if they are maintained well. We have the gym (with a lot to offer), an indoor pool, a steam room, a jacuzzi, shared working spaces with coffee machines, BBQ pits, cinema, you name it. But they keep breaking down without timely repairs so residents don't get to enjoy them as much as we want to. So much wasted potential here :( And lastly, 4. Management. For the rent we are paying every month, they can be hecktimes better. Things break down and people make messes, I get that. I'm sure things break down in the Four Seasons as well, and I'm sure not all guests know how to behave, but you don't see guests staying in rooms with no water or electricity, or walking through corridors with bags of trash for DAYS. Management need to manage the property better - repairs, timely and transparent communications with residents, reviewing security efforts, taking residents' complaints and feedback seriously etc. They have the potential to be worth the amount they are making us pay every month. But right now they are not.

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

Good: Location - great connectivity viaStratford station, convenient and good accessibility to food and groceries (M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Iceland, Poundland, Tariq Halal Meats all within walking distance) Parking - onsite parking only for blue badge holders, for the rest of us we have to park in Westfield or Stratford International. Can't comment on this as I don't own a car. Trash / Recycling - there is a chute for trash and recycling, but they frequently break down, during which residents are required to bring the items to the refuse room ourselves which can be inconvenient / inaccessible depending on the building you are in. Traffic noise depends on which building you are located in. Some units face the train station, some units are much quieter.

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

For minor issues e.g. blocked drainage in the unit they are pretty responsive and efficient. However for bigger and more important issues, they are pretty slow with responses and updates. It takes a few other residents to complain or physically head to the reception before they start sending out comms (repeatedly, it is almost spiteful) to the rest of us.

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

First impression is great, but living here will require some patience, be it for other neighbours or the management.

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JoshP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

May 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Move in experience

JoshP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

May 2026

So far everything is great. The conceirge is very helpful and the apartment is well appointed. The best part of it is how pet friendly it is both from the facilities and from the fellow residents. The apartment itself is very modern and spacious with lots of light. Manav who did my key handover and the induction was extremely professional and pleasant. He toom his time to show me all the facilities and went the extra mile in explaining some nuances to me, especially having moved from another country. Kelly has also been spectacular, and for some reason she is the one who ends up handling my parcel and mail queries - with the utmost professionalism.

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

We have just moved in and there hasn't been anything bad to note. Generally pleasant and vibrant. A stones throw away from the mall and station.

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

I've had no issues so far and all the initial reading have been provided.

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

The actual street entrance to the building that I am living in is a bit busy on a main street.

Manager response

Hi Josh, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your new home and that your move-in experience has been such a positive one. It’s especially lovely to hear your comments about our pet-friendly community, the apartment design, and the local area. Manav and Kelly will be thrilled to read your kind words. We’re very proud of the service they provide, and it’s great to know that Manav’s induction and support during your move-in made the transition from another country a little smoother, while Kelly has continued to assist you with professionalism and care. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the street entrance location. Thank you again for your lovely review and for choosing to make your home with us. Kind regards, Coppermaker Square Team.

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Alessandro Mattiacci, Assistant Manager

May 2026

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Maya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

Apr 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great first impression

Maya (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Coppermaker Square, E20

Apr 2026

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

Has everything you need, great connections, cultural options, surprisingly quiet and peaceful flats.

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

I’ve not had any problems to date in this building.

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

The team are really helpful & will help figure everything out.

Manager response

Hi Maya, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your start at the building has been fantastic and that Abel, Manav, Mufazzil, and Monica made such a positive impression. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team, they'll be delighted. It's great to know that you're enjoying the facilities, design, location, and overall environment, and that you've found your new home peaceful and well-connected. We're always here to support you, so don't hesitate to reach out if anything comes up. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Coppermaker Square Team

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Affan Pathan, Assistant Manager

May 2026

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Josh (Tenant)

Unverified

Coppermaker Square, E20

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

5 ⭐️ service by Val

Josh (Tenant)

Unverified

Coppermaker Square, E20

Apr 2026

I can’t give Val enough praise for his services. I recently moved into the Bussell Building and requested my tv to be mounted to the wall along with a cable trunk and a few canvas’s put up on the wall. Val showed up and managed to fit me in that very day. He did an outstanding job, nothing was too much hassle and I wasn’t even charged! Couldn’t be more grateful, this man is a credit to the Coppermaker square team. 5 ⭐️

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

Very good, close to the Westfield and train station/ transport links. Walking distance to town. Can’t fault the location

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

Great, always responded in a timely fashion. Maintenance always on hand

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

Nothing that comes to mind. Everything was handled properly

Manager response

Hi Josh, thank you so much for your detailed and kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Val was able to assist you and that you were happy with the service provided. We’ll be sure to pass on your comments to him and the wider team. We’re also pleased to hear you’re enjoying your home at Coppermaker Square and that our location, facilities, and maintenance support are meeting your expectations. Kind regards, The Coppermaker Square Team

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Affan Pathan, Assistant Manager

Apr 2026

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Sam (Owner)

Verified Resident

Central House, E15

Apr 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Improvements happening!

Sam (Owner)

Verified Resident

Central House, E15

Apr 2026

The building has recently undergone an RTM process, meaning a board of directors (who are also residents) have been appointed and Firstport have been kicked out. Since this has taken place there's been massive improvements to the overall running. The new management company are communicative and responsive. Since they've taken over the reception area has been redecorated and additional CCTV cameras have been implemented. Short term lets have been cracked down on and all but eliminated. The cost of service charge has almost halved since the building has been taken over. I have faith that further improvements will be made and things are on the up for Central House.

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

The local area is great, access to the Olympic park and a short walk to Westfield shopping centre. Pudding Mill lane DLR station is a very short walk, with it only being one stop to Stratford station. The building is located on a busy road but is gated and set back far enough that there's rarely an issue with noise. Parking availability is only for those with a registered bay with this being enforced by an ANPR camera.

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

The mismanagement of the building by Firstport is something I wish I had known, but thankfully the building is finally being improved.

What is the best feature of your home:

The location is great as well as access to important transport links.

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