Relocation report

Moving to SE15 Rye Lane

SE15 scores 75/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 17).

Schools

100/100

Safety

35/100

Green

100/100

Family life

71/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from SE15

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo35 min
  • King's Cross42 min
  • Liverpool Street37 min
  • Canary Wharf34 min
  • Paddington49 min
  • Victoria34 min
Council tax

Council Tax in SE15 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where SE15 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Southwark£1,932
  • Lewisham£2,272

Moving to SE15 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SE15?
SE15 (Rye Lane, Southwark) scores 75/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 17). Schools 100/100, safety 35/100, green space 100/100, family life 71/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from SE15?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 34 minutes to Canary Wharf (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in SE15?
Annual Band D council tax in SE15 is £1,932 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is SE15 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (35/100) and family infrastructure (71/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full SE15 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View SE15 family report