Family-life report

Is SW20 Raynes Park good for families?

SW20 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 140). Around 25.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SW20?

Average · 22–27%25.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SW20

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

Primary

  • Hollymount School

    SW20 0SQ · 445 pupils

    397m

    Ofsted: Good

  • West Wimbledon Primary School

    SW20 0BZ · 261 pupils

    836m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Wimbledon Chase Primary School

    SW19 3QB · 678 pupils

    1055m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Ursuline High School Wimbledon

    SW20 8HA · 1396 pupils

    506m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Wimbledon College

    SW19 4NS · 1266 pupils

    970m
  • Raynes Park High School

    SW20 0JL · 1134 pupils

    1177m

See the full schools list for SW20 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

34 min

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

Council tax

£2,225

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SW20 — FAQ

Is SW20 good for families with kids?
SW20 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 140). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.5% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near SW20?
19 schools sit within a mile of SW20. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Hollymount School (397m). Top secondary: Ursuline High School Wimbledon (506m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SW20 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW20 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 SW20?
Band D council tax in SW20 is £2,225 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 SW20?
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 SW20 compare to other London areas for families?
SW20 ranks 140 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 SW20 family report

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

View SW20 family report