Family-life report

Is E11 Leytonstone good for families?

E11 scores 69/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 73). Around 26.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

Family density

Who lives in E11?

Average · 22–27%26.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

31 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,213

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

78/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in E11 — FAQ

Is E11 good for families with kids?
E11 scores 69/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 73). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 26.2% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near E11?
Waltham Forest has seen rising demand across Walthamstow and Leyton, compressing catchment distances.
How long is the commute from E11 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E11 is 31 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in E11?
Band D council tax in E11 is £2,213 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in E11?
5 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does E11 compare to other London areas for families?
E11 ranks 73 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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