Family-life report

Is E8 London Fields good for families?

E8 scores 85/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 4). Around 27.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

21

GP surgeries

5

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

4

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.

How E8 compares nearby

Families in E8 — FAQ

Is E8 good for families with kids?
E8 scores 85/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 4). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 21 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 27.5% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
How many parks are in E8?
21 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of E8, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in E8?
5 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 4 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 E8 compare to other London areas for families?
E8 ranks 4 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 E8 family report

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

View E8 family report