Family-life report

Is NW6 Kilburn good for families?

NW6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 87). Around 15.8% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in NW6?

Very low · Under 16%15.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near NW6

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 100/100.

Primary

  • Kingsgate Primary School

    NW6 4LB · 587 pupils

    143m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School

    NW6 4LS · 203 pupils

    236m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School

    NW6 4PG · 217 pupils

    299m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School

    NW6 5SN · 953 pupils

    925m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St George's Catholic School

    W9 1RB · 1170 pupils

    1191m

    Ofsted: Not judged

See the full schools list for NW6 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

32 min

Fastest door-to-door to Paddington (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£994

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 3 touching boroughs).

Safety

100/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in NW6 — FAQ

Is NW6 good for families with kids?
NW6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 87). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 15.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near NW6?
25 schools sit within a mile of NW6. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Kingsgate Primary School (143m). Top secondary: St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School (925m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from NW6 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from NW6 is 32 minutes to Paddington, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in NW6?
Band D council tax in NW6 is £994 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 NW6?
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 NW6 compare to other London areas for families?
NW6 ranks 87 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full NW6 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View NW6 family report