Family-life report

Is SW11 Shaftesbury & Queenstown good for families?

SW11 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 32). Around 22.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

14

GP surgeries

8

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

17

Family density

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.

Commute

34 min

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

Council tax

£991

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

86/100

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

Families in SW11 — FAQ

Is SW11 good for families with kids?
SW11 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 32). Within 1km you'll find 14 parks, 8 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 17 supermarkets. 22.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the school catchments near SW11?
Wandsworth's most popular primaries in Balham and Earlsfield routinely cut off under 400 metres.
How long is the commute from SW11 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW11 is 34 minutes to Waterloo, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in SW11?
Band D council tax in SW11 is £991 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 SW11?
14 parks, 8 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 17 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does SW11 compare to other London areas for families?
SW11 ranks 32 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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

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