Is SE8 Deptford good for families?

Who lives in SE8?

Very high · Over 35%37.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SE8 — FAQ

Is SE8 good for families with kids?

SE8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 123). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 37.2% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

What are the best schools near SE8?

25 schools sit within a mile of SE8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Grinling Gibbons Primary School (107m). Top secondary: Deptford Green School (602m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SE8 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SE8 is 29 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 SE8?

Band D council tax in SE8 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 SE8?

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 SE8 compare to other London areas for families?

SE8 ranks 123 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.