Is SE1 Chaucer good for families?

Who lives in SE1?

Very low · Under 16%13.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE1 — FAQ

Is SE1 good for families with kids?

SE1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 100). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 13.2% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SE1?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE1. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Charles Dickens Primary School (422m). Top secondary: Haberdashers' Borough Academy (560m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE1 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE1 is 21 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 SE1?

Band D council tax in SE1 is £1,932 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 SE1?

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 SE1 compare to other London areas for families?

SE1 ranks 100 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.