Family-life report

Is SE24 Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction good for families?

SE24 scores 64/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 81). Around 21.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

Family density

Who lives in SE24?

Low · 16–21%21.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

29 min

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

Council tax

£1,932

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

Safety

64/100

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

Families in SE24 — FAQ

Is SE24 good for families with kids?
SE24 scores 64/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 81). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 21.9% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the school catchments near SE24?
Lambeth allocates most community places on distance, with faith schools running separate criteria across Streatham and Clapham.
How long is the commute from SE24 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE24 is 29 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in SE24?
Band D council tax in SE24 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 SE24?
5 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 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 SE24 compare to other London areas for families?
SE24 ranks 81 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 SE24 family report

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

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