Family-life report

Is IG4 Clayhall good for families?

IG4 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 52). Around 43.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in IG4?

Very high · Over 35%43.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near IG4

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

Primary

  • Nightingale Primary School

    E18 1PL · 685 pupils

    1362m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Wanstead High School

    E11 2JZ · 1434 pupils

    1208m

See the full schools list for IG4 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

40 min

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

Council tax

£2,194

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in IG4 — FAQ

Is IG4 good for families with kids?
IG4 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 52). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 43.5% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near IG4?
2 schools sit within a mile of IG4. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Nightingale Primary School (1362m). Top secondary: Wanstead High School (1208m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from IG4 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from IG4 is 40 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 IG4?
Band D council tax in IG4 is £2,194 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 IG4?
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 IG4 compare to other London areas for families?
IG4 ranks 52 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 IG4 family report

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

View IG4 family report