Is E17 Hoe Street good for families?

Who lives in E17?

High · 28–34%29.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E17 — FAQ

Is E17 good for families with kids?

E17 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 26). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 29.3% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near E17?

25 schools sit within a mile of E17. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Greenleaf Primary School (391m). Top secondary: Holy Family Catholic School (945m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E17 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E17 is 32 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in E17?

Band D council tax in E17 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 E17?

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 E17 compare to other London areas for families?

E17 ranks 26 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.