Family-life report

Is SW1V Pimlico North good for families?

SW1V scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 138). Around 13.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SW1V?

Very low · Under 16%13.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SW1V

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

    SW1W 8PF · 114 pupils

    827m

    Ofsted: Good

  • St Matthew's School, Westminster

    SW1P 2DG · 99 pupils

    1050m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Pimlico Primary

    SW1V 3AT · 331 pupils

    238m

    Ofsted: Not judged

Secondary

  • Pimlico Academy

    SW1V 3AT · 1079 pupils

    238m

    Ofsted: Good

  • The Grey Coat Hospital

    SW1P 2DY · 1167 pupils

    806m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Westminster City School

    SW1E 5HJ · 790 pupils

    935m

See the full schools list for SW1V with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

9 min

Fastest door-to-door to Victoria (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£994

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in SW1V — FAQ

Is SW1V good for families with kids?
SW1V scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 138). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 13.9% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near SW1V?
25 schools sit within a mile of SW1V. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Barnabas' CofE Primary School (827m). Top secondary: Pimlico Academy (238m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SW1V for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW1V is 9 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in SW1V?
Band D council tax in SW1V is £994 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 SW1V?
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 SW1V compare to other London areas for families?
SW1V ranks 138 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full SW1V family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View SW1V family report