Family-life report

Is E8 London Fields good for families?

E8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 34). Around 27.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in E8?

Average · 22–27%27.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E8

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

Primary

  • Gayhurst Community School

    E8 3EN · 524 pupils

    304m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

    E8 3DY · 240 pupils

    544m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Mossbourne Parkside Academy

    E8 1AS · 327 pupils

    604m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Mossbourne Community Academy

    E5 8JY · 1432 pupils

    882m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Waterside Academy

    E8 4DL · 351 pupils

    944m

    Ofsted: Good

  • The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

    E9 6NR · 752 pupils

    947m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for E8 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

29 min

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

Council tax

£2,054

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in E8 — FAQ

Is E8 good for families with kids?
E8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 34). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 27.5% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near E8?
25 schools sit within a mile of E8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Gayhurst Community School (304m). Top secondary: Mossbourne Community Academy (882m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from E8 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E8 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 E8?
Band D council tax in E8 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 E8?
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 E8 compare to other London areas for families?
E8 ranks 34 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 E8 family report

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

View E8 family report