Is SE6 Catford South good for families?

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.

Families in SE6 — FAQ

Is SE6 good for families with kids?

SE6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 121). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 36.5% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near SE6?

18 schools sit within a mile of SE6. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Rushey Green Primary School (409m). Top secondary: Conisborough College (660m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

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?

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 SE6 compare to other London areas for families?

SE6 ranks 121 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.