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Stratford Central

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About

Stratford Central is situated in the London Borough of Newham, an area characterised by significant redevelopment. The district is anchored by the large Stratford Centre mall and the adjacent transport hub, one of the busiest in the capital. High-rise residential towers and modern commercial buildings dominate the streetscape, reflecting its recent transformation.

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park forms a major green expanse to the north, with the London Stadium and other sporting venues integrated into the urban fabric. Westfield Stratford City, a vast retail complex, defines much of the local economy and foot traffic. The area's layout is a mix of wide, purpose-built boulevards and narrower, older streets that hint at its pre-regeneration past.

Area overview

On average Stratford Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stratford Central is £66,071 per year. There are 7 schools in Stratford Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Stratford Central is home to around 9,987 people, with a population density of about 12,598.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
216
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Stratford Central Population
9,987
Population density
12,598.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
63.48(+535%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.78(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.48(+118%)
Other theft
33.84(+196%)
Theft from the person
31.94(+241%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
1,928
19.31%
British
1,728
17.3%
African
1,319
13.21%
Bangladeshi
1,289
12.91%
Caribbean
552
5.53%
Total population: 9,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,890
46.87%
No qualifications
1,378
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,063
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,577
39.45%
Social rents from council
696
17.41%
Other social rented
613
15.34%
Owns with a mortgage
542
13.56%
Owns outright
318
7.96%
Total households: 3,997

Property prices in Stratford Central

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Stratford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stratford Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stratford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£365,000
Terraced31£475,000
Semi-Detached1£480,000

10 years median price trend in Stratford Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford Central.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.