Family-life report

Is SE28 Thamesmead Moorings good for families?

SE28 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 117). Around 50.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SE28?

Very high · Over 35%50.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SE28

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • Hawksmoor School

    SE28 8AS · 307 pupils

    576m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

    SE28 8GB · 173 pupils

    641m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Windrush Thamesmead Primary School

    SE28 8AR · 237 pupils

    801m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

    SE28 8RF · 1120 pupils

    122m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Paul's Academy

    SE2 9PX · 1066 pupils

    1079m

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

  • Woolwich Polytechnic School

    SE28 8AT · 1565 pupils

    328m

See the full schools list for SE28 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

37 min

Fastest door-to-door to Canary Wharf (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,178

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in SE28 — FAQ

Is SE28 good for families with kids?
SE28 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 117). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 50.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near SE28?
19 schools sit within a mile of SE28. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Hawksmoor School (576m). Top secondary: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (122m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SE28 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE28 is 37 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 SE28?
Band D council tax in SE28 is £2,178 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 SE28?
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 SE28 compare to other London areas for families?
SE28 ranks 117 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full SE28 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View SE28 family report