Is E5 Lea Bridge good for families?

Who lives in E5?

High · 28–34%32.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in E5 — FAQ

Is E5 good for families with kids?

E5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 31). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 32.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near E5?

25 schools sit within a mile of E5. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Southwold Primary School (477m). Top secondary: Clapton Girls' Academy (503m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from E5 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from E5 is 30 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 E5?

Band D council tax in E5 is £2,054 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 E5?

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 E5 compare to other London areas for families?

E5 ranks 31 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.