Is SE25 South Norwood good for families?

Who lives in SE25?

Average · 22–27%25.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE25 — FAQ

Is SE25 good for families with kids?

SE25 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 114). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SE25?

18 schools sit within a mile of SE25. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: South Norwood Primary (374m). Top secondary: Harris Academy South Norwood (291m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE25 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE25 is 36 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SE25?

Band D council tax in SE25 is £2,621 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 SE25?

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 SE25 compare to other London areas for families?

SE25 ranks 114 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.