League table

Best boroughs in Central London for families

Zone 1 family life: garden squares, walk-everywhere amenities and the capital's most established private and state schools. We rank 5 central London boroughs on schools, safety, commute and green space — all on the same yardstick. Top of the table: Southwark at 81/100.

73
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Central London boroughs ranked

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

  1. 1

    Southwark3 postcodes

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

    81
  2. 2

    Camden3 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 26 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: NW3 Belsize (78)

    73
  3. 3

    Lambeth3 postcodes

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

    72
  4. 4

    Islington2 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 8 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: N5 Highbury (71)

    71
  5. 5

    Kensington and Chelsea1 postcode

    Schools 100 · Safety 10 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: W11 Notting Dale (69)

    69