Summary - THE LOCK BUILDING, 72 FLAT 33 HIGH STREET STRATFORD LONDON E15 2QB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom flat with concierge, long lease and superb Stratford access..
EWS1 compliant after recent recladding
Long lease: 104 years, chain-free sale
551 sq ft one-bedroom with open-plan lounge/kitchen
Concierge and lift; front aspect to High Street
Close to Westfield, Stratford and Pudding Mill Lane DLR
Service charge approx £2,432 pa; ground rent £146 pa
Electric storage heating; factor in running costs
Medium flood risk; area classified as deprived
Set on Stratford High Street in the Lock Building, this well-presented one-bedroom apartment offers easy city living with excellent transport and shopping on the doorstep. The open-plan lounge and integrated kitchen create a bright, usable space for everyday life, while the bedroom fits a king-size bed and hallway storage helps keep things tidy. The building benefits from a concierge, lift access and recent recladding with an EWS1 certificate in place.
Practical details suit a first-time buyer: a long lease of 104 years, chain-free sale and a total area of about 551 sq ft. Local amenities include Westfield Stratford City, Pudding Mill Lane DLR, Stratford and Bow Road stations, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and riverside walks along the Bow Back River. Broadband and mobile signal are strong and crime is reported as low.
Be clear about running costs and practicalities: the service charge averages £2,432 pa and ground rent is £146 pa. Heating is by electric storage heaters. The property sits in an area described as deprived, with mixed Ofsted results at nearby secondary schools, and there is a medium flooding risk to note. The flat is currently let, which may suit buyers wanting immediate rental income or those who prefer a vacant possession timeline to be agreed.
Overall this apartment is a convenient, contemporary city home with solid cashflow or owner-occupier potential. The recent cladding works and EWS1 compliance reduce a common purchase barrier, but buyers should factor in service charges, electric heating and local flood risk when assessing affordability and comfort.
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