Is SE11 Kennington good for families?

Who lives in SE11?

Average · 22–27%23.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE11 — FAQ

Is SE11 good for families with kids?

SE11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 102). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 23.6% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SE11?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE11. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Vauxhall Primary School (398m). Top secondary: Lilian Baylis Technology School (674m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE11 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE11 is 16 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 SE11?

Band D council tax in SE11 is £2,030 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 SE11?

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 SE11 compare to other London areas for families?

SE11 ranks 102 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.