Family-life report

Is E6 East Ham South good for families?

E6 scores 70/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 66). Around 50.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

5

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

Family density

Who lives in E6?

Very high · Over 35%50.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

39 min

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

Council tax

£1,938

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

73/100

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

Families in E6 — FAQ

Is E6 good for families with kids?
E6 scores 70/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 66). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 50.1% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near E6?
Newham has high birth rates and dense housing, so distance cut-offs remain short despite significant school expansion.
How long is the commute from E6 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E6 is 39 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 E6?
Band D council tax in E6 is £1,938 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 E6?
4 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 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 E6 compare to other London areas for families?
E6 ranks 66 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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