Is SE4 Brockley good for families?

Who lives in SE4?

Average · 22–27%27.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE4 — FAQ

Is SE4 good for families with kids?

SE4 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 119). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 27.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SE4?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE4. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Turnham Academy (531m). Top secondary: Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (1402m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE4 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE4 is 33 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 SE4?

Band D council tax in SE4 is £2,272 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 SE4?

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 SE4 compare to other London areas for families?

SE4 ranks 119 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.