Moving to E13 Plaistow West & Canning Town East

Commuting from E13

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo42 min
• King's Cross46 min
• Liverpool Street31 min
• Canary Wharf35 min
• Paddington55 min
• Victoria49 min

Who already lives in E13?

Very high · Over 35%46.6% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How E13 compares nearby

Moving to E13 — FAQ

What's it like to live in E13?

E13 (Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Newham) scores 80/100 overall — one of London's strongest family postcodes of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 27). Safety 73/100, green space 100/100, family life 80/100, commute 72/100. 46.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

How long is the commute from E13?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 31 minutes to Liverpool Street (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in E13?

Annual Band D council tax in E13 is £1,938 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in E13?

Newham has high birth rates and dense housing, so distance cut-offs remain short despite significant school expansion.

What's the crime rate in E13?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in E13 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 73/100.

Is E13 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (73/100) and family infrastructure (80/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.