Stratford is the new heart of East London. A central part of the 2012 Olympics, the whole area is seeing an influx of new money. The area is hugely ethnically diverse with a minority White-British population. Home to the Olympic Park and the giant Westfield Shopping Centre, it is now a hub for international, as well as local travel. Housing in Stratford is a little cheaper than the rest of London, as it's much further out from the centre than is sometimes convenient. Rent usually starts around £125 a week and rises to £170, with bills included. Properties are usually Victorian-built shared terraced houses or small, new-build, blocks of flats. Living in Stratford is very convenient for the The University of East London's Stratford Campus. It is a slightly lengthy commute into the centre but London's main universities are certainly still accessible. It is connected to the wider city by Stratford International (Jubilee/DLR/Overground/Central) with also offers high speed rail travel to the continent on the mainline from London St. Pancras.