Family-life report

Is DA5 St Mary's & St James good for families?

DA5 scores 10/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 178). Around 31.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

2

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in DA5?

High · 28–34%31.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

45 min

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

Council tax

£2,287

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

98/100

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

Families in DA5 — FAQ

Is DA5 good for families with kids?
DA5 scores 10/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 178). Within 1km you'll find 2 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.1% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near DA5?
Bexley runs a selective grammar system alongside community secondaries, so distance cut-offs apply mainly to non-selective places.
How long is the commute from DA5 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from DA5 is 45 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in DA5?
Band D council tax in DA5 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 DA5?
2 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does DA5 compare to other London areas for families?
DA5 ranks 178 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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