Living in Stratford

Since being redeveloped for the 2012 Olympic Games, Stratford has become a bustling shopping and entertainment hub for residents and visitors. The area is popular with families, students and young professionals, giving Stratford a great community vibe. Situated in Zone ⅔ , Stratford’s transport links are plentiful with the Jubilee, DLR and London Overground all going through the area.

Area key takeouts

Safe Area

Young Community

Excellent Amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Stratford in a snapshot

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Located just 7 miles northeast of the city centre, Stratford is becoming an area for home building, with more than 10,000 new homes already being built. This is an ideal time for students or young professionals wanting to live in an area with a city vibe without paying the city prices.

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The demographic of Stratford is quite young with students and young professionals taking up most of the area, due to the high number of universities surrounding the area. Stratford reflects the young demographic with having trendy brunch spots, coffee shops and affordable clothing stores in the shopping district.

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Stratford is in a really well placed area for travel and commuting. Not only can you get to the city centre in 20 minutes but also to other places outside of London, in a flash. All modes of transport whether you prefer train, bus or even driving, are quick and easy to navigate. 

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals, Tourists, Community Vibe

Attributes

Excellent shopping areas, Transport links, Places to walk, Sporting and Leisure facilities

Safety

Stratford is a lot more safe now due to the regeneration projects the area has seen over the years

Welcome to Stratford

A bustling neighbourhood known for it's shopping and leisure areas, with a large university student population, these are our top pics for Stratford.

Home to Westfield Stratford City

Nestled in-between Stratford tube station and Stratford International is Westfield Stratford City, the fourth largest shopping centre in the UK and one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. The shopping centre has contributed to Stratford economy giving residents a number of jobs when it opened in 2011. With 280 stores and 70 restaurants you are bound to find something in the centre that you will enjoy.  Westfield also has a cinema casino and a Premier Inn which allows visitors to stay right in the heart of Stratford.

Visit the East Village

Formally the Athletes Village, East Village was named the best new place to live due to its good quality design, outstanding facilities, and diverse range of accommodation.  Not only does the East Village provide quality housing, but it also has excellent amenities such as restaurants, cafes, and places to walk. Living in this area provides residents with great facilities that they don't even need to step foot into the city centre. But if you're wanting to get out and explore Stratford International Station is right on your doorstep.

Home to the ArcelorMittal orbit

Ever walked past the big red structure in Olympic Park? Well that is the ArcelorMittal orbit, an art installation created for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The ArcelorMittal orbit is 178 m long with 12 twist and turns making it the UK's tallest sculpture, however did you know that there is a slide on this sculpture that you can actually ride yourself?  If you're feeling brave you can go down this hair-raising slide for an experience you won't forget. 

Stratford

Amenities

Supermarkets
Morrisons , Sainbury's , Waitrose
Gyms
Gymbox Stratford , Better Gym East Village , FitFam Studios

Universities

UCL East
University of East London

Transport Links

Tube Stations
Stratford - Jubilee, Central and DLR Lines , Stratford High Street - DLR Line
Train Stations
Stratford - Greater Anglia and London Overground , Stratford International - Network Rail and London Overground
Bus Services - 25, 69, 238, 262, 276, 339, 388

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,491.00

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1,016.00

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£75.00

Per month

Wifi

£35.00

Per month

Council Tax

£978.00

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Good Coverage

Based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5.00

Gym Membership

£36.00

Per month

Weekly Food Shop

£26.00

The best spots in Stratford

For Coffee

Unit Six Coffee

A family run café serving homemade food, fresh baked goods and delicious coffee 

For Drinks

Bat & Ball

A lively sports bar that shows live sporting events and serves craft beer, cocktails and pizza

For Entertainment

Stratford Circus

A contemporary performing arts and entertainment venue that showcases plays and workshops for all ages

For Food

Thai Pie Stratford

An authentic Thai restaurant delivering high-quality food and drinks

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Frequently asked questions about Stratford

Is Stratford a safe place to live as a student?

Yes, Stratford used to be very high in crime rates however since the regeneration projects, the area has improved a lot. The huge amount of investment into Stratford has seen an increase in amenities from shops to leisure facilities and even an increase in policing initiatives led by Safer Stratford.

What is renting in Stratford like?

When renting in Stratford, properties are constantly on the market, which is great if you're looking to move to the area. Within Stratford there are a lot of high-rise apartments popping up in the area, looking for students and young professionals to move in. If an apartment isn't your ideal home, perhaps a cosy house would be a better choice? Stratford has a great choice of rental houses and house shares.

Living in Stratford, what is it like?

Stratford is a super popular area to live if you're a student or young professional, commuting into the city for work or university. Stratford has a number of transport links, which run all day, making it an easy place to get to. Stratford is also home to Westfield Shopping Centre and the London Stadium, making it a busy place not just for residents but tourists and visitors too.

Letting agents in Stratford

Oakmans Estate Agents

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