Is SE21 Dulwich Wood good for families?

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.

Families in SE21 — FAQ

Is SE21 good for families with kids?

SE21 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 110). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.7% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near SE21?

17 schools sit within a mile of SE21. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Dulwich Wood Primary School (627m). Top secondary: Kingsdale Foundation School (800m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

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?

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 SE21 compare to other London areas for families?

SE21 ranks 110 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.