- Is SE14 good for families with kids?
- SE14 scores 70/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 70). Within 1km you'll find 15 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 25.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
- What are the school catchments near SE14?
- Lewisham's popular primaries cut off well inside half a mile, while secondary catchments are more generous.
- How long is the commute from SE14 for working parents?
- Fastest door-to-door commute from SE14 is 27 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 SE14?
- Band D council tax in SE14 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 SE14?
- 15 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 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 SE14 compare to other London areas for families?
- SE14 ranks 70 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.