Is SE26 Sydenham good for families?

Who lives in SE26?

Average · 22–27%25.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE26 — FAQ

Is SE26 good for families with kids?

SE26 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 7). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 11 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 2 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 25.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

How many parks are in SE26?

11 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SE26, 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 SE26?

0 GP surgeries, 2 libraries and 7 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 SE26 compare to other London areas for families?

SE26 ranks 7 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.