Is E1W St Katharine's & Wapping good for families?

Who lives in E1W?

Low · 16–21%21.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E1W — FAQ

Is E1W good for families with kids?

E1W scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 27). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 21.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near E1W?

25 schools sit within a mile of E1W. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Blue Gate Fields Junior School (329m). Top secondary: Mulberry School for Girls (586m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E1W for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E1W is 20 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 E1W?

Band D council tax in E1W 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 E1W?

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 E1W compare to other London areas for families?

E1W ranks 27 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.