Family-life report

Is SE23 Perry Vale good for families?

SE23 scores 70/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 72). Around 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

7

GP surgeries

7

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

3

Family density

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.

Commute

38 min

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

Council tax

£1,932

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

Safety

78/100

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

Families in SE23 — FAQ

Is SE23 good for families with kids?
SE23 scores 70/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 72). Within 1km you'll find 7 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near SE23?
Lewisham's popular primaries cut off well inside half a mile, while secondary catchments are more generous.
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?
7 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 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 SE23 compare to other London areas for families?
SE23 ranks 72 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 SE23 family report

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

View SE23 family report