Family-life report

Is SW4 Clapham East good for families?

SW4 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 8). Around 17.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

7

GP surgeries

4

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

2

Family density

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 75/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 8). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 7 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 2 supermarkets. 17.4% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
How many parks are in SW4?
7 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of SW4, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in SW4?
4 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 2 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 SW4 compare to other London areas for families?
SW4 ranks 8 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full SW4 family report

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

View SW4 family report