Relocation report

Moving to SE21 Dulwich Wood

SE21 scores 81/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 9).

Schools

100/100

Safety

97/100

Green

83/100

Family life

25/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from SE21

Good · 25–35 min

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

  • Waterloo41 min
  • King's Cross49 min
  • Liverpool Street48 min
  • Canary Wharf56 min
  • Paddington56 min
  • Victoria35 min
Council tax

Council Tax in SE21 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where SE21 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Southwark£1,932
  • Lambeth£2,030
  • Lewisham£2,272

Moving to SE21 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SE21?
SE21 (Dulwich Wood, Southwark) scores 81/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 9). Schools 100/100, safety 97/100, green space 83/100, family life 25/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from SE21?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 35 minutes to Victoria (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 SE21?
Annual Band D council tax in SE21 is £1,932 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is SE21 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (97/100) and family infrastructure (25/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full SE21 family report

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

View SE21 family report