Is SE23 Perry Vale good for families?

Who lives in SE23?

Average · 22–27%25.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE23 — FAQ

Is SE23 good for families with kids?

SE23 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 112). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SE23?

21 schools sit within a mile of SE23. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Kilmorie Primary School (760m). Top secondary: Forest Hill School (1056m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE23 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE23 is 38 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SE23?

Band D council tax in SE23 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 SE23?

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 SE23 compare to other London areas for families?

SE23 ranks 112 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.