Family-life report

Is SE15 Rye Lane good for families?

SE15 scores 71/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 9). Around 26.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

15

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

5

Family density

Who lives in SE15?

Average · 22–27%26.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE15 — FAQ

Is SE15 good for families with kids?
SE15 scores 71/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 9). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 15 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 26.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
How many parks are in SE15?
15 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SE15, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SE15?
1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 5 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.
How does SE15 compare to other London areas for families?
SE15 ranks 9 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full SE15 family report

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

View SE15 family report