Family-life report

Is SE21 Dulwich Wood good for families?

SE21 scores 42/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 132). Around 28.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

2

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

1

Family density

Who lives in SE21?

High · 28–34%28.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

35 min

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

Council tax

£1,932

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 3 touching boroughs).

Safety

67/100

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

Families in SE21 — FAQ

Is SE21 good for families with kids?
SE21 scores 42/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 132). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 supermarkets. 28.7% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near SE21?
Southwark's catchments tighten sharply moving north towards Bermondsey and the river.
How long is the commute from SE21 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE21 is 35 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in SE21?
Band D council tax in SE21 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 SE21?
5 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 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 SE21 compare to other London areas for families?
SE21 ranks 132 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 SE21 family report

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

View SE21 family report