Family-life report

Is SE23 Perry Vale good for families?

SE23 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 16). Around 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

7

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

1

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.

Families in SE23 — FAQ

Is SE23 good for families with kids?
SE23 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 16). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 7 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
How many parks are in SE23?
7 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SE23, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SE23?
1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 3 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.
How does SE23 compare to other London areas for families?
SE23 ranks 16 of 32 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