League table

Best boroughs in South London for families

Bigger gardens, more park acreage and the best value for family square footage inside Zones 2–4. We rank 5 south London boroughs on schools, safety, commute and green space — all on the same yardstick. Top of the table: Lewisham at 88/100.

80
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South London boroughs ranked

Ranked by overall family score. Tap a row for every postcode in the borough.

  1. 1

    Lewisham2 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 86 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: SE26 Sydenham (89)

    88
  2. 2

    Southwark3 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 75 · Green 94 · Commute 70 · Top: SE22 Goose Green (87)

    81
  3. 3

    Croydon1 postcode

    Schools 100 · Safety 81 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: SE19 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood (80)

    80
  4. 4

    Wandsworth5 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 70 · Green 83 · Commute 70 · Top: SW15 West Putney (84)

    78
  5. 5

    Lambeth3 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 30 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: SE24 Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction (74)

    72