Not once have I EVER had any trouble in stratford or know of anyone else who had in the 3 years I have lived here. Its always busy and like anywhere dont be dumb and follow typical precautions required for any city.
ps/ i am female.

Post reply -->London Stratford lydia. 17 Jan

Hi

I've lived in Stratford (near Maryland station) for over a year now and neither myself or my female flatmate have ever had any problems. Obviously you have to use common sense (walking home by yourself at 2am is probably not a good idea - as in any part of London), but generally the area feels safe and friendly.

Their is also a taxi rank right next to Stratford station so you can always get back to your house late at night.


Hope this helps :-)




Post reply -->London Stratford James 14 May

iv lived near maryland station for 3years and i havent experienced any problems.it is generally safe but you must be cautious as you should be with anywhere you live. there have been many incidents involing muggings but that is the same for any part of london you move to, especially south or east. my advice is i wouldnt worry too much but as always - be careful. it can be dangerous after 9pm!


Post reply -->London Stratford somaya 14 May

I've lived in Stratford for about 20 years and mostly I've had no problem at all so far as safety is concerned. I enjoy living here: it has fab transport links, exciting future developments, wonderful theatre, etc - will be over the moon when a deli finally opens. However, over the last couple of years, I have been mugged twice - both times walking from Maryland Station, once in Keogh Road and once in Carnarvon Road. I now get a taxi home at night.

Post reply -->London Stratford 11 Apr

I'm thinking of moving to Stratford in the near future. I realise that parts of it are pretty rough. A bit rough is OK, but does anyone know the areas which are particularly dodgy? Are there many of them, and how bad are they?

Thanks

Post reply -->London Stratford 30 Dec

I think it varies from street to street. I think around Romford road is alright. That's where I have been livin the last couple of months, and I have never experienced any bad stuff. Even during the nights the buses are crowded, so you're never alone on the streets..

Post reply -->London Stratford 3 Jan

Well avoid the Carpenter's Lane area or any bit from Stratford High Street up towards Bow Flyover. Very depressing and quite desolate. The rest of Stratford is fine. If you want to be near a railway station, check out Maryland which has its own station but only 5 mins walk to Stratford station.

Post reply -->London Stratford Sarobin 7 Jan

Have lived in Stratford all my life and not had any trouble. Like any other place in London you have to be alert, and a bit streetwise but overall its ok.

The area is going under major regeneration so slowly its getting better and better. The roads near West Ham Park are the nicer parts of Stratford

Post reply -->London Stratford 27 Dec

No majorly dodgy parts as such, but just be a bit Streetwise.

Post reply -->London Stratford 27 Dec

why should you avoid carpenters area ?

Post reply -->London Stratford oggy 17 Feb

does anyone know what is happening to the swan pub on broadway as its all covered up the building is being renewed but not reopening as the pub...

Post reply -->London Stratford 30 Dec

It's going to be a gambling shop... Absolute travesty.

Post reply -->London Stratford Richard 28 Feb

is it really going to be a gambling shop? there will be over priced apartments overhead and a bunch of gamblers below? this is hardly part of the Olympic dream..

Post reply -->London Stratford 17 Apr

Hi,

Looking for Tai Chi classes in stratford. A good one.

Maeva

Post reply -->London Stratford Maeva 22 Nov

Hi,

leave in stratford and looking for pilates classes in stratford. do you know where to go ?

Maeva

Post reply -->London Stratford Maeva 22 Nov

Does anyone know of a reliable locksmith in the Stratford area? There are so many choices in the yellow pages it would be good to get a recommendation!

Post reply -->London Stratford 16 Nov

... did a good job on my front door
They fitted the door, locks, hinges, etc.
Not too expensive

they're near Greengate

Post reply -->London Stratford Paul 21 Nov

how do you get from east croydon station to plaistow station

Post reply -->London Stratford 19 Oct

I think best route is Overground to Vicoria then Underground on Distict Line (dark green on Underground map.) Allow 1.5 hours in total

Post reply -->London Stratford Mesmie 19 Oct

thameslink east croydon - london bridge - stratford on jubilee allow 35 - 40 mins.

Post reply -->London Stratford 9 Aug

What are they like in your neighbourhood? How would you compare them to other areas such as brick lane, stepney, whitechapel, plaistow etc? Think carefully and try not to judge from one group of youths and then project that view as the total population of the youths in stratford

Post reply -->London Stratford 3 Oct

Does anyone know of a launderette in stratford, that is open sundays? I live just off of the high street and the closest and I can find on yellow pages in near newham hospital, surely there must be one closer to stratford centre?

Post reply -->London Stratford Mel 4 Sep

Yes Mel there is a closer one on West Ham Lane opposite Stratford Park. Hope this is a comfort to you.

Post reply -->London Stratford 10 Sep

Theres one on Vicarage Lane, Stratford.

Post reply -->London Stratford 27 Dec