Family-life report

Is E6 East Ham South good for families?

E6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 32). Around 50.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E6

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • Vicarage Primary School

    E6 6AD · 870 pupils

    447m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Brampton Primary School

    E6 3LB · 908 pupils

    620m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Hartley Primary School

    E6 1NT · 502 pupils

    790m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Kingsford Community School

    E6 5JG · 1437 pupils

    1373m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Plashet, City of London Academy

    E6 1DG · 1469 pupils

    1480m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Brampton Manor Academy

    E6 3SQ · 2987 pupils

    852m

See the full schools list for E6 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

39 min

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

Council tax

£1,938

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in E6 — FAQ

Is E6 good for families with kids?
E6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 32). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 50.1% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near E6?
25 schools sit within a mile of E6. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Vicarage Primary School (447m). Top secondary: Kingsford Community School (1373m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
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?
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 E6 compare to other London areas for families?
E6 ranks 32 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full E6 family report

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

View E6 family report