Is SW15 West Putney good for families?

Who lives in SW15?

High · 28–34%34.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW15 — FAQ

Is SW15 good for families with kids?

SW15 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 133). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 34.5% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near SW15?

23 schools sit within a mile of SW15. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Granard Primary School (335m). Top secondary: Ark Putney Academy (270m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW15 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW15 is 40 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 SW15?

Band D council tax in SW15 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 SW15?

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 SW15 compare to other London areas for families?

SW15 ranks 133 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.