Is SE5 Camberwell Green good for families?

Who lives in SE5?

Low · 16–21%18% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE5 — FAQ

Is SE5 good for families with kids?

SE5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 120). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 18% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SE5?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE5. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (713m). Top secondary: Sacred Heart Catholic School (589m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE5 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE5 is 31 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SE5?

Band D council tax in SE5 is £1,932 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 SE5?

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 SE5 compare to other London areas for families?

SE5 ranks 120 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.