Family-life report

Is SE3 Blackheath Westcombe good for families?

SE3 scores 41/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 135). Around 26.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

3

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

Family density

Who lives in SE3?

Average · 22–27%26.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

41 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).

How SE3 compares nearby

Families in SE3 — FAQ

Is SE3 good for families with kids?
SE3 scores 41/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 135). Within 1km you'll find 3 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 26.2% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near SE3?
Greenwich publishes clear last-distance-offered figures, and cut-offs tighten noticeably around Blackheath and Greenwich town centre.
How long is the commute from SE3 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE3 is 41 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 SE3?
Band D council tax in SE3 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 SE3?
3 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 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 SE3 compare to other London areas for families?
SE3 ranks 135 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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