Family-life report

Is SE28 Thamesmead Moorings good for families?

SE28 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 84). Around 50.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

8

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

5

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.

Commute

37 min

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

Council tax

£2,178

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

82/100

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

Families in SE28 — FAQ

Is SE28 good for families with kids?
SE28 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 84). Within 1km you'll find 8 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 50.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near SE28?
Greenwich publishes clear last-distance-offered figures, and cut-offs tighten noticeably around Blackheath and Greenwich town centre.
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?
8 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does SE28 compare to other London areas for families?
SE28 ranks 84 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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

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