Family-life report

Is E5 Lea Bridge good for families?

E5 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 92). Around 32.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

7

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

1

Family density

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.

Commute

30 min

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

Council tax

£2,054

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

69/100

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

Families in E5 — FAQ

Is E5 good for families with kids?
E5 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 92). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 supermarkets. 32.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near E5?
Hackney's secondary system uses banding, so distance is applied within each ability band rather than across all applicants.
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?
5 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 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 E5 compare to other London areas for families?
E5 ranks 92 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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