Is SW4 Clapham East good for families?

Who lives in SW4?

Low · 16–21%17.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW4 — FAQ

Is SW4 good for families with kids?

SW4 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 142). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 17.4% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SW4?

25 schools sit within a mile of SW4. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Clapham Manor Primary School (398m). Top secondary: The Elms Academy (520m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW4 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW4 is 26 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 SW4?

Band D council tax in SW4 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 SW4?

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 SW4 compare to other London areas for families?

SW4 ranks 142 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.