Stratford

Pre-2012 London Olympics, Stratford was, for many, just a place where the Jubilee line terminated. But the Games put this East London district well and truly on the map. Modern residential developments (with a plethora of amenities) have been multiplying here ever since. Where are the best places to live in Stratford? Discover where to buy or rent in Stratford in our area guide.

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Best places to live in Stratford

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and HomeViews Transparency Rating of every development in the area

Stratford Olympic park

Stratford’s residential transformation

Here East, the former Olympics’ Press and Broadcast hub, is now a thriving digital and creative business park, attracting big names like BT Sport and dance choreographer, Wayne McGregor. Meanwhile, the Athletes’ Village has been transformed into East Village, a mixed-use development of some 3,000 new-build homes and a brilliant range of independent restaurants, bars and cafes, all set among acres of greenery. According to HomeViews’ reviewers, this is one of the best places to live in Stratford.

Spacious and lovely! Great place to live if you’re young and working in London. The resident team are brilliant and very attentive to any problems you might have. Commute is fantastic, you can get a direct train to kings cross in 7 minutes. The coffee shops below are perfect for brunch!” – Zeynep, verified resident at East Village

East Village is neighboured by the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which blankets a large chunk of the area, and offers nature trails, waterways and sports facilities. Here you’ll find London Stadium, London Aquatics Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit – the UK’s largest sculpture and the world’s longest tunnel slide.

Street in Stratford

Developments to buy or to rent in Stratford

Where are the best places to live in Stratford? Commuters should pay attention to Unex Tower, a Telford Homes development just footsteps from Stratford International and Stratford Underground. Telford Homes is actually the name behind many of Stratford’s residential developments. Stratford Central, like its name suggests, has bagged a prime setting in the heart of E15. Glittering high-rises Stratford Plaza and Stratosphere sold out in record time. And Icona Point, a trio of buildings erected with the help of architect, Stockwool, gives the Stratford skyline a pop of colour courtesy of its neon-hued balconies.

The development is great. There is a 24 hour concierge who are always on hand to help and the staff are very friendly. There is also a nice on site gym for tenants. I really enjoy living here.” – R, resident at Unex Tower

If you’re after a waterfront location, the apartments at Weston Homes’ River Heights make for a good choice. In addition, another popular new-build property is Stratford Halo, a 42-storey Notting Hill Genesis development nicknamed, ‘The Sidemen Tower.’ This was because members of YouTube sensation, The Sidemen, moved in a few years back. If you’re looking to rent in Stratford Halo – have a look at Folio London at Stratford Halo, 

“I like the apartment – it’s a new build and spacious, well designed, and good quality. There is good security on the building and a concierge service 24/7 which is great.” – Anonymous, resident of Folio London at Stratford Halo.

 

View from a high rise flat in Stratford

Stratford hotspots

Westfield Stratford City actually opened the year before the Olympics, contrary to the belief of many. Packed with well-known names, this is East London’s most popular destination for fashion and food. There’s a Vue cinema and a bowling alley here, too.

Hip Hackney Wick is at the tip of Stratford’s north-eastern pocket, sandwiched between Bow, Mile End and Homerton. This urban neighbourhood brags a good variety of quirky riverside pubs and cafés, brimming with originality and something of a breath of fresh air compared to Stratford’s heavily regenerated majority. It’s especially lively in the summer months, and getting a water-facing table can be something of a challenge.

Transport links

“Transport links are unrivalled you can get ‘anywhere’ in 30 mins.”

Finally, a word on transport. Stratford is one of the best-connected places in London. The station has tubes running on the Central and Jubilee lines to the West End, DLR links to Canary Wharf, and Overground services to Highbury & Islington. Similarly Stratford International, offers super-fast connections to St Pancras International – we’re talking less than eight minutes.

You can read reviews of Stratford developments by clicking on the properties in the list below. Do you live in a Stratford development? Click here to write a review. 

Reviews in Stratford

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Very good design

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Review Date Mar 2024

Very quiet and safe, the community is nice, not too crowded, theres a market and parking available along with other facilities

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Very good design the kitchen and living room are quite large and spacious. There’s a large balcony with a view on the street, The rooms are also quite large and well positioned. The bathroom is great and has a bathtub. The house also has a laundry room and a wardrobe.

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The tube isnt that well connected and quite far to get to

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No issues have been experiences so far, but on general enquiries the staff has been very friendly

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Love it!

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Review Date Feb 2024

The property is minutes away from everything one needs – groceries, shopping entertainment but equally far enough away to avoid noise etc

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I have just moved in and Melanie has been an absolute superstar from start to finish! Very efficient, professional, informative, helpful and going above and beyond to make it as smooth as possible. Please give her a raise, certainly well deserved. 🙂

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I felt very well informed before moving in and familiar with the area so it was a pretty smooth moving in.

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Building and property management have been amazing! Really helpful with everything and made my moving in day a walk in the park!

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Safe, secure, helpful, friendly and wonderful building and neighbourhood!

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Review Date Feb 2024

I have been living in the area for over 2 years now and at One Eighty Stratford for a 1.5 years and have been very happy with it overall.

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It is safe and convenient with the station very close by. The station, banks, gyms, supermarkets, mall, cinema are all in very close proximity making it a wonderful surrounding to be a part of. Special mention to Melanie, Dan and Tamas who are fabulous in the building management making everything a smooth and seamless process.

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Book a viewing in advance with Mara and Melanie and you will definitely be good to go!

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I have had a lot of tenancy related issues – tenants changing and change of apartments – all of which was handled wonderfully by the building management even though none of it was a smooth sailing process! Melanie, Dan and Tamas are incredible! I have also faced a washing machine issue that was resolved quickly. The management and maintenance (Tony) are just so nice and very very helpful!

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Management, location and convenience are incredible and would most definitely highly recommend the building for a safe and secure living.

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Review Date Feb 2024

The area is convenient and well connected to a lot of places – supermarkets, the station, bank, gyms and very safe.

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The building management – Dan, Melanie and Tamas are simply phenomenal. They’ve been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout my stay in the building for the last 1.5 years. I’ve had washing machine and flatmate issues. All of which have been resolved seemlessly by the team.

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Be vigilant of your surroundings and a bit trusting of your neighbours. Everything else will fall in place.

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The management has been helpful with all my maintenance and tenancy issues. Everything has been resolved effortlessly with no problems whatsoever.

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