Family-life report

Is E5 Lea Bridge good for families?

E5 scores 38/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Around 32.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

2

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

How E5 compares nearby

Families in E5 — FAQ

Is E5 good for families with kids?
E5 scores 38/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 5 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 32.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
How many parks are in E5?
5 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of E5, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (83/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in E5?
2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.
How does E5 compare to other London areas for families?
E5 ranks 28 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full E5 family report

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

View E5 family report