Is SE17 North Walworth good for families?

Who lives in SE17?

High · 28–34%30.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE17 — FAQ

Is SE17 good for families with kids?

SE17 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 107). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 30.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near SE17?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE17. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Paul's Church of England Primary School (420m). Top secondary: St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (834m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE17 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE17 is 23 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 SE17?

Band D council tax in SE17 is £1,932 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 SE17?

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 SE17 compare to other London areas for families?

SE17 ranks 107 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.