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 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 115). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.6% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SE26?

17 schools sit within a mile of SE26. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (330m). Top secondary: Forest Hill School (637m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE26 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE26 is 35 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SE26?

Band D council tax in SE26 is £2,123 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 SE26?

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 SE26 compare to other London areas for families?

SE26 ranks 115 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.