Family-life report

Is SW2 Brixton Rush Common good for families?

SW2 scores 74/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 62). Around 23.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

14

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in SW2?

Average · 22–27%23.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

32 min

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

Council tax

£2,030

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

64/100

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

Families in SW2 — FAQ

Is SW2 good for families with kids?
SW2 scores 74/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 62). Within 1km you'll find 14 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 23.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near SW2?
Lambeth allocates most community places on distance, with faith schools running separate criteria across Streatham and Clapham.
How long is the commute from SW2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW2 is 32 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 SW2?
Band D council tax in SW2 is £2,030 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 SW2?
14 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does SW2 compare to other London areas for families?
SW2 ranks 62 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 SW2 family report

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

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