Family-life report

Is SE10 East Greenwich good for families?

SE10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 101). Around 23.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SE10?

Average · 22–27%23.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SE10

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

Primary

  • Meridian Primary School

    SE10 9NY · 231 pupils

    96m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    SE10 9AN · 124 pupils

    398m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Luke's Church of England Primary School

    E14 3EB · 393 pupils

    674m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • The John Roan School

    SE3 7QR · 1112 pupils

    916m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Ursula's Convent School

    SE10 8HN · 481 pupils

    1095m

    Ofsted: Expected standard

  • Canary Wharf College Crossharbour

    E14 9GL · 417 pupils

    1512m

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

See the full schools list for SE10 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

30 min

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

Council tax

£2,178

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SE10 — FAQ

Is SE10 good for families with kids?
SE10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 101). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 23.2% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near SE10?
23 schools sit within a mile of SE10. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Meridian Primary School (96m). Top secondary: The John Roan School (916m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SE10 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE10 is 30 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 SE10?
Band D council tax in SE10 is £2,178 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 SE10?
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 SE10 compare to other London areas for families?
SE10 ranks 101 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 SE10 family report

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

View SE10 family report