Family-life report

Is E14 Canary Wharf good for families?

E14 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 3). Around 13.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

50

GP surgeries

4

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

12

Family density

Who lives in E14?

Very low · Under 16%13.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

6 min

Fastest door-to-door to Canary Wharf (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£1,997

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

67/100

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

How E14 compares nearby

Families in E14 — FAQ

Is E14 good for families with kids?
E14 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 3). Within 1km you'll find 50 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 12 supermarkets. 13.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the school catchments near E14?
Tower Hamlets is the densest borough in the dataset, and many schools offer their last place inside 500 metres.
How long is the commute from E14 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E14 is 6 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in E14?
Band D council tax in E14 is £1,997 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 E14?
50 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 12 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 E14 compare to other London areas for families?
E14 ranks 3 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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