Is SW12 Balham good for families?

Who lives in SW12?

Very low · Under 16%14.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW12 — FAQ

Is SW12 good for families with kids?

SW12 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 132). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 14.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SW12?

25 schools sit within a mile of SW12. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Alderbrook Primary School (241m). Top secondary: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (358m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW12 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW12 is 31 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 SW12?

Band D council tax in SW12 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 SW12?

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 SW12 compare to other London areas for families?

SW12 ranks 132 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.