Is SW11 Shaftesbury & Queenstown good for families?

Who lives in SW11?

Average · 22–27%22.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW11 — FAQ

Is SW11 good for families with kids?

SW11 scores 69/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 13). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 15 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 22.3% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

How many parks are in SW11?

15 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SW11, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.

Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SW11?

3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.

How does SW11 compare to other London areas for families?

SW11 ranks 13 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.