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Family-life report

Is E9 Hackney Wick good for families?

E9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 35). Around 29.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in E9?

High · 28–34%29.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near E9

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

Primary

  • Orchard Primary School

    E9 7BB · 518 pupils

    619m

    Ofsted: Strong standard

  • St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School

    E9 7JF · 140 pupils

    730m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St John and St James CofE Primary School

    E9 6DX · 218 pupils

    749m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

    E9 7HD · 838 pupils

    621m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • The City Academy, Hackney

    E9 6EA · 1149 pupils

    727m

    Ofsted: Good

  • The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

    E9 6NR · 752 pupils

    771m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for E9 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

34 min

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

Council tax

£1,997

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

100/100

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

Families in E9 — FAQ

Is E9 good for families with kids?
E9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 35). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 29.7% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near E9?
25 schools sit within a mile of E9. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Orchard Primary School (619m). Top secondary: Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (621m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from E9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from E9 is 34 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 E9?
Band D council tax in E9 is £1,997 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 E9?
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 E9 compare to other London areas for families?
E9 ranks 35 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 E9 family report

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

View E9 family report