Is SE24 Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction good for families?

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.

Families in SE24 — FAQ

Is SE24 good for families with kids?

SE24 scores 48/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 25). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 6 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 supermarkets. 21.9% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

How many parks are in SE24?

6 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SE24, 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 SE24?

2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 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 SE24 compare to other London areas for families?

SE24 ranks 25 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.