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 58/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 19). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 4 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

How many parks are in SW17?

4 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SW17, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (67/100) round out the picture for families.

Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SW17?

2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 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 SW17 compare to other London areas for families?

SW17 ranks 19 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.