About Stratford
Stratford is one of East London’s most important and transformed urban centres, known for shopping, transport, regeneration, sports venues, entertainment, education and access to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Once a traditional East End transport and industrial district, Stratford has become a major metropolitan hub with a strong modern identity. The area is best known for Westfield Stratford City, one of London’s largest shopping and leisure destinations, offering shops, restaurants, cinemas and entertainment. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is another major attraction, with parkland, waterways, sports venues, public art, walking routes and family-friendly spaces. The London Stadium, Aquatics Centre and Copper Box Arena reflect the area’s Olympic legacy. Stratford station is one of London’s best-connected transport hubs, served by Underground, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, National Rail and bus services. This makes it highly convenient for travel to central London, Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, London City Airport and Essex. Residential Stratford includes modern apartment towers, older terraces, estates and new developments. The area is busy, practical and increasingly popular with students, professionals, commuters and visitors. Stratford is modern, connected and energetic, ideal for shopping, sport, transport, events, regeneration and exploring the changing face of East London.