Stratford

• Stratford is the most populated ward in Newham. Sratford is home to around 15,700 residents (2021 census).
• River Proximity:

  • River Lea (or Lee): The River Lea flows through East London and passes near Stratford. It's a significant tributary of the River Thames and provides recreational opportunities such as boating and walking along its banks.
  • Bow Back Rivers: These are a network of waterways in East London, including channels like the City Mill River, Waterworks River, and Prescott Channel. They run through the area near Stratford and were extensively redeveloped as part of the 2012 London Olympics.
• Economic Structure of Stratford:

  • Tourism+ Leisure: Olympic Park & London Stadium. Attract tourist and are used as venues for sporting events and concerts
  • Retail: 2011 Westfield Stratford opens, 2015 East Village opens with 31 new shops cafes and restaurants
  • Cultural & Creative Industries: home to Theatre Royal Stratford East
  • Residential Development: 2012 regeneration led to significant residential development attracting new residents and home buyers
  • Transportation Hub: -multiple railway stations and bus terminals supporting workers and allowing outsiders to support local businesses
• Population Size: 15,700 (2021) - 11,500 (2011). Population in Stratford has grown by approximately 35% from 2011 to 2021.
• The majority (20%) of residents in Stratford are aged 25 to 29. The elderly population within stratford is very small making it a very economically active part of London.
• 80% of the residents in Stratford live in flats and apartments. This is partly due to the 2011 urban regeneration, which led to many new high-rise residential buildings. But another reasoning is that housing that is affordable is in demand: flats are more affordable than houses, catering to the growing demand from young professionals, which is reflected in the age demographic of Stratford.