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 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 113). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 21.9% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SE24?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE24. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Jude's Church of England Primary School (371m). Top secondary: The Charter School North Dulwich (773m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

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?

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 SE24 compare to other London areas for families?

SE24 ranks 113 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.