Family-life report

Is SE6 Catford South good for families?

SE6 scores 58/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 88). Around 36.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

2

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

7

Family density

Who lives in SE6?

Very high · Over 35%36.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

36 min

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

Council tax

£2,272

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

78/100

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

Families in SE6 — FAQ

Is SE6 good for families with kids?
SE6 scores 58/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 88). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 36.5% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near SE6?
Lewisham's popular primaries cut off well inside half a mile, while secondary catchments are more generous.
How long is the commute from SE6 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SE6 is 36 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 SE6?
Band D council tax in SE6 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 SE6?
4 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 7 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 SE6 compare to other London areas for families?
SE6 ranks 88 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 SE6 family report

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

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