Family-life report

Is SE22 Goose Green good for families?

SE22 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 111). Around 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SE22?

High · 28–34%33.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SE22

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 100/100.

Primary

  • Heber Primary School

    SE22 9LA · 447 pupils

    145m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Goose Green Primary and Nursery School

    SE22 8HG · 210 pupils

    856m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

    SE21 7BU · 265 pupils

    1011m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

    SE22 0AT · 912 pupils

    547m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • The Charter School North Dulwich

    SE24 9JH · 1393 pupils

    1190m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

    SE22 0NR · 809 pupils

    1260m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

See the full schools list for SE22 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

46 min

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

Council tax

£1,932

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SE22 — FAQ

Is SE22 good for families with kids?
SE22 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 111). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the best schools near SE22?
23 schools sit within a mile of SE22. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Heber Primary School (145m). Top secondary: Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (547m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SE22 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE22 is 46 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 SE22?
Band D council tax in SE22 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 SE22?
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 SE22 compare to other London areas for families?
SE22 ranks 111 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 SE22 family report

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

View SE22 family report