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 25/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 32). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 2 supermarkets. 14.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

How many parks are in SW12?

3 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SW12, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (50/100) round out the picture for families.

Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SW12?

0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 2 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 SW12 compare to other London areas for families?

SW12 ranks 32 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.