Family-life report

Is SE21 Dulwich Wood good for families?

SE21 scores 25/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 31). Around 28.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

How SE21 compares nearby

Families in SE21 — FAQ

Is SE21 good for families with kids?
SE21 scores 25/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 31). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 5 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.7% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
How many parks are in SE21?
5 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SE21, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (83/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SE21?
0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 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 SE21 compare to other London areas for families?
SE21 ranks 31 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 SE21 family report

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

View SE21 family report