Family-life report

Is SE22 Goose Green good for families?

SE22 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Around 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

6

GP surgeries

6

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

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.

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

67/100

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

Families in SE22 — FAQ

Is SE22 good for families with kids?
SE22 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 28). Within 1km you'll find 6 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near SE22?
Southwark's catchments tighten sharply moving north towards Bermondsey and the river.
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?
6 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 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 SE22 compare to other London areas for families?
SE22 ranks 28 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