The shopping centre is part of a large multi-purpose development project called Stratford City.

[16][17] To the south of the site lies Stratford station which is served by London Underground's Central and Jubilee lines, Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, and a number of c2c services.

To the north lies Stratford International station, which is served by Southeastern High Speed and Docklands Light Railway services.

According to Westfield, while the site supports a 5,000 space car park, 80% of the shoppers arrive at the centre on public transport.

[20] In January 2012, The X Factor singer Olly Murs filmed a music video for his single "Oh My Goodness" at Westfield Stratford City.