- Is DA17 good for families with kids?
- DA17 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 13). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
- What are the best schools near DA17?
- 0 schools sit within a mile of DA17. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
- How long is the commute from DA17 for working parents?
- Fastest door-to-door commute from DA17 is 39 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
- How much is council tax in DA17?
- Band D council tax in DA17 is £2,287 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 DA17?
- 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 DA17 compare to other London areas for families?
- DA17 ranks 13 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.