Family-life report

Is E7 Forest Gate South good for families?

E7 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 33). Around 44.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in E7?

Very high · Over 35%44.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E7

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

Primary

  • Earlham Primary School

    E7 9AW · 450 pupils

    788m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Elmhurst Primary School

    E7 8JY · 980 pupils

    803m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Monega Primary School

    E12 6TT · 554 pupils

    1018m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • St Angela's Ursuline School

    E7 8HU · 1311 pupils

    545m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • St Bonaventure's RC School

    E7 9QD · 1352 pupils

    933m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Forest Gate Community School

    E7 9BB · 1343 pupils

    482m

See the full schools list for E7 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

29 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 E7 — FAQ

Is E7 good for families with kids?
E7 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 33). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 44.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near E7?
25 schools sit within a mile of E7. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Earlham Primary School (788m). Top secondary: St Angela's Ursuline School (545m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from E7 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E7 is 29 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 E7?
Band D council tax in E7 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 E7?
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 E7 compare to other London areas for families?
E7 ranks 33 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 E7 family report

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

View E7 family report