Family-life report

Is E2 Bethnal Green West good for families?

E2 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 6). Around 27.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

42

GP surgeries

5

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

9

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.

Commute

23 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£1,997

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

67/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

How E2 compares nearby

Families in E2 — FAQ

Is E2 good for families with kids?
E2 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 6). Within 1km you'll find 42 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 9 supermarkets. 27.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near E2?
Tower Hamlets is the densest borough in the dataset, and many schools offer their last place inside 500 metres.
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?
42 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 9 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 E2 compare to other London areas for families?
E2 ranks 6 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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

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