Is SW17 Tooting Bec good for families?

Who lives in SW17?

Average · 22–27%25.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW17 — FAQ

Is SW17 good for families with kids?

SW17 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 135). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near SW17?

25 schools sit within a mile of SW17. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Gatton (VA) Primary School (149m). Top secondary: Ernest Bevin Academy (760m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW17 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW17 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 SW17?

Band D council tax in SW17 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 SW17?

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 SW17 compare to other London areas for families?

SW17 ranks 135 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.