Muse hands over first affordable homes at landmark project Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow
23.10.25 4 min read
Muse and McAleer & Rushe have reached a key milestone at Stroudley Walk, Bromley-by-Bow, with the first affordable homes now officially handed over to Poplar HARCA.
Located between Bruce Road and Bromley High Street, Stroudley Walk is a 50% affordable, mixed-use neighbourhood that is bringing new affordable homes, shops and public space to the heart of Tower Hamlets.
Once complete, it will provide:
– 274 new long-term homes for local residents, including 115 for social rent
-A reimagined high street with shops and civic spaces
-A new pocket park and part-pedestrianised public space
-Community spaces including a café and community kitchen
Attendees of the Stroudley Walk affordable home handover event
The delivery of 274 new homes makes a valuable contribution to the GLA’s housing delivery targets, and supports the mayor’s vision for accessible, high-quality housing across London.
The scheme was made possible through Muse’s partnerships with Poplar HARCA, McAleer & Rushe, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and demonstrates the value of public and private sector collaboration to achieve large scale and inclusive urban regeneration. The completion of Blocks A and C marks the end of the first phase, with full competion set for the beginning of the New Year.
With a large number of families with neurodiverse children on the waiting list for social housing in the area, a number of homes have been designed to support autistic children and their families, through sensory-friendly features that foster calm and comfort.
Team members from Poplar HARCA
Historically a disconnected thoroughfare, the regeneration of Stroudley Walk repositions it as a central, welcoming link between schools, homes and local businesses, becoming a social, safe and sustainable anchor for the neighbourhood.
The area’s cultural legacy is also being recognised. Sylvia Pankhurst gave her first speech at Stroudley Walk in 1913, and Mahatma Gandhi stayed nearby during his visit to London in 1931. These stories have inspired new artworks, including a mural developed with Bow Arts and local school children, placing heritage and identity at the heart of the new neighbourhood.
The children of St Agnes Primary School, Bromley-by-Bow.
Isabelle Asante, Senior Development Manager at Muse, said:
“The positive local impact of Stroudley Walk extends far beyond the delivery of essential high-quality social rent homes. We are delivering a central, welcoming new public space with room for community, culture and enterprise, and improving the connectivity of the neighbourhood to support convenience and improve safety. Our thanks go to the GLA and our delivery partners for their continued collaboration in bringing this new neighbourhood to life.”
Isabelle Asante, Senior Development Manager - Muse
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said:
“It was wonderful to celebrate the completion of brand-new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow. This brilliant scheme highlights the importance of working in partnership to help tackle London’s housing crisis.”
“I’m proud that the Mayor has funded 82 of these new homes at social rent levels and that they have been adapted for disabled Londoners as we build a better, fairer city for everyone.”
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development and MP Uma Kumaran - Stratford and Bow
Paul Dooley, Chief Development office – Poplar HARCA said:
“These homes represent more than just buildings. They show our shared commitment to making Poplar a place where everyone can thrive.”
“We’re proud to see this vision come to life. Together with our partners, we’re building high-quality, affordable homes that will make a lasting difference for local people, supporting the next generation and strengthening our neighbourhoods for years to come.”
Paul Dooley, Director of Development and Regeneration at Poplar HARCA
Aidan McCarron, Project Director at McAleer & Rushe commented:
“Handing over the first affordable homes at Stroudley Walk is a proud moment for our team and a testament to the strength of collaboration with Muse, Poplar HARCA, and our wider partners.”
“This milestone brings us one step closer to delivering a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood that will provide high-quality homes, new public spaces, and lasting benefits for the people of Bromley-by-Bow.”
“We remain committed to completing the next phases safely, on time, and to the highest standards, ensuring the community can enjoy the full vision of this transformative project.”