Family-life report

Is E2 Bethnal Green West good for families?

E2 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Around 27.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in E2?

Average · 22–27%27.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E2

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

Primary

  • Columbia Primary School

    E2 7RG · 416 pupils

    443m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Stewart Headlam Primary School

    E1 5RE · 189 pupils

    732m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Bangabandhu Primary School

    E2 0LB · 309 pupils

    900m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

    E2 6NW · 1457 pupils

    524m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Haggerston School

    E2 8LS · 939 pupils

    673m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Oaklands School

    E2 6PR · 902 pupils

    89m

See the full schools list for E2 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

23 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (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 E2 — FAQ

Is E2 good for families with kids?
E2 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 27.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near E2?
25 schools sit within a mile of E2. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Columbia Primary School (443m). Top secondary: Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (524m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from E2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E2 is 23 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in E2?
Band D council tax in E2 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 E2?
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 E2 compare to other London areas for families?
E2 ranks 28 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 E2 family report

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

View E2 family report