Family-life report

Is SE13 Lewisham Central good for families?

SE13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 103). Around 20.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SE13?

Low · 16–21%20.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SE13

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

Primary

  • St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

    SE13 6NX · 231 pupils

    669m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

    SE13 5SG · 206 pupils

    993m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Brindishe Green School

    SE13 6EH · 585 pupils

    1005m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Prendergast School

    SE4 1LE · 1052 pupils

    1280m

    Ofsted: Not judged

See the full schools list for SE13 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

32 min

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

Council tax

£2,272

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SE13 — FAQ

Is SE13 good for families with kids?
SE13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 103). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 20.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near SE13?
21 schools sit within a mile of SE13. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (669m). Top secondary: Prendergast School (1280m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SE13 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE13 is 32 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 SE13?
Band D council tax in SE13 is £2,272 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 SE13?
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 SE13 compare to other London areas for families?
SE13 ranks 103 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 SE13 family report

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

View SE13 family report