- Is E17 good for families with kids?
- E17 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 50). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 29.3% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
- What are the school catchments near E17?
- Waltham Forest has seen rising demand across Walthamstow and Leyton, compressing catchment distances.
- 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?
- 5 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 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 E17 compare to other London areas for families?
- E17 ranks 50 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.