Is SM4 St Helier good for families?

Who lives in SM4?

High · 28–34%34.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SM4 — FAQ

Is SM4 good for families with kids?

SM4 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 127). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 34.7% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near SM4?

1 schools sit within a mile of SM4. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Poplar Primary School (1143m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SM4 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SM4 is 46 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 SM4?

Band D council tax in SM4 is £2,225 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 SM4?

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 SM4 compare to other London areas for families?

SM4 ranks 127 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.