Is E13 Plaistow West & Canning Town East good for families?

Who lives in E13?

Very high · Over 35%46.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E13 — FAQ

Is E13 good for families with kids?

E13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 22). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 46.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

What are the best schools near E13?

25 schools sit within a mile of E13. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Plaistow Primary School (465m). Top secondary: Cumberland Community School (932m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E13 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E13 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 E13?

Band D council tax in E13 is £1,938 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 E13?

0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.

How does E13 compare to other London areas for families?

E13 ranks 22 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.