Family-life report

Is E14 Canary Wharf good for families?

E14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 23). Around 13.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E14

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • Bygrove Primary School

    E14 6DN · 247 pupils

    710m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Woolmore Primary School

    E14 0EW · 652 pupils

    777m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

    E14 6DZ · 451 pupils

    828m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Langdon Park Community School

    E14 0RZ · 1055 pupils

    1040m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for E14 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

6 min

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

Council tax

£1,997

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in E14 — FAQ

Is E14 good for families with kids?
E14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 23). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 13.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near E14?
25 schools sit within a mile of E14. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Bygrove Primary School (710m). Top secondary: Langdon Park Community School (1040m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
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?
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 E14 compare to other London areas for families?
E14 ranks 23 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full E14 family report

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

View E14 family report