London has always been a ‘city of perpetual works’ but postcodes E15 and E20 really stand out. In fact, they have almost totally transformed over the last decade. They’ve become a magnet for people across the world, so we’re going to show you the best places to live in Stratford. The 2012 London Olympics fundamentally transformed this area of east London, and the regeneration was a central part of the bid, the games and the legacy. Part of the newly developed portion even got a new postcode. E20 had hitherto only existed as a fictional postcode for Walford, the location of the hit British TV series Eastenders – life imitating art!
But where are the best places to live in Stratford? The best way to find out is by asking the people who already live there, and we did exactly that! Every day we speak to hundreds of locals across the capital. We ask what they think not only about their area but also their specific homes. Here are the answers.
Top 10 new property developments in Stratford
Stratford has emerged in the last decade as a thriving and vibrant East London community. Its excellent transport connections and local amenities make it stand out as a superb option within easy reach of Canary Wharf, the City of London and other central areas. Take a look below at the ten highest-rated new build developments in Stratford. As ever, the rankings are based solely on the reviews of verified residents on HomeViews, and nothing else.
Also, we know this was originally a Top 5 list. However, we’ve expanded it into a Top 10 to accommodate a whole new range of excellent Stratford developments that have entered the HomeViews listings in recent months.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
The top-ranked development in Stratford is Coppermaker Square, a rental-only development from Greystar. It 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 and a private dining space. Residents can enjoy green spaces and amenities on their doorstep in a well-connected area of London.
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Taking the 2nd top spot in Stratford is East Village, E20, which is just 300m from Stratford Station. Developer Get Living designed all the homes on this scheme to be rented out and include one, two, three and four-bedroom properties. The former Athletes’ Village is now a buzzing community of over 3,000 people. According to the residents we spoke to, one of the factors about the scheme they rated most highly was the location, which scored an impressive 4.73 out of 5.
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Next up, Stratford Halo offers a contemporary collection of apartments in a prime location, developed by Notting Hill Genesis. Located adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City, this 43-storey development provides exceptional transport links via Stratford International and Stratford Station. With its impressive height and strategic positioning, Stratford Halo delivers a dynamic living experience in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
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Taking a well-deserved 4th place is Glasshouse Gardens, 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.
5th place goes to Hannah Court, offering 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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Moving on to number 6 we have Stratford Central, which 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.
In 7th, New Stratford Works is a development by Higgins Homes as part of the vast regeneration of Chobham Manor area.
One happy resident says: “The development I live in has a modern and appealing design with well-maintained common areas. The shared garden is a nice addition, offering a sense of community.”
Sugar House Island takes 8th place, and offers homes, flexible office spaces, creative hubs and independent retail, all set within an easily accessible East London location. Surrounded by parks and waterways, the Island is a hive of activity, day and night.
In 9th, New Garden Quarter, by Telford Homes, sits right in the heart of Stratford. Just 10 minutes from Stratford station, residents benefit from a variety of amenities with Westfield around the corner. As well as this, the development has a 24-hour concierge, residents gym and landscaped gardens.
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Rounding off the Stratford list nicely is Manhattan Loft Gardens in 10th place. This is a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, restaurants and rental-only loft apartments – all of which overlook the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Situated adjacent to Stratford International, residents enjoy speedy transport links into Central London and beyond via its Overground, National Rail and DLR services. St Pancras International is just six minutes away. Trendy Hackney Wick is also close by.
The average property price in Stratford is £491,500. This is according to Rightmove data on sales in the area for the 12 months to February 2025. This places property in Stratford some way below the average price for London overall, which is £706,000.
For rentals, Stratford averages a monthly cost of around £2,500, according to Home.co.uk. One bedroom properties are available for roughly £2,160 per calendar month, while a three-bedroom rental property averages £3,400 per month.
Are you interested in finding out more about living in Stratford? Take a look at our detailed guide below, which has all the information you’ll need on this thriving East London community, as well as information on all the best new build developments in the area
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 Read more about Stratford
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