Is E16 Custom House good for families?

Who lives in E16?

High · 28–34%31.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E16 — FAQ

Is E16 good for families with kids?

E16 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 25). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near E16?

22 schools sit within a mile of E16. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Scott Wilkie Primary School (477m). Top secondary: Cumberland Community School (1093m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E16 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E16 is 25 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 E16?

Band D council tax in E16 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 E16?

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 E16 compare to other London areas for families?

E16 ranks 25 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.