Is E3 Bow West good for families?

Who lives in E3?

High · 28–34%29.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E3 — FAQ

Is E3 good for families with kids?

E3 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 29). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 29.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near E3?

25 schools sit within a mile of E3. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Wellington Primary School (226m). Top secondary: Central Foundation Girls' School (269m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E3 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E3 is 18 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 E3?

Band D council tax in E3 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 E3?

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 E3 compare to other London areas for families?

E3 ranks 29 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.