Is SW5 Earl's Court good for families?

Who lives in SW5?

Average · 22–27%22.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in SW5 — FAQ

Is SW5 good for families with kids?

SW5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 143). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 22.2% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near SW5?

25 schools sit within a mile of SW5. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Bousfield Primary School (417m). Top secondary: The London Oratory School (678m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from SW5 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from SW5 is 17 minutes to Paddington, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in SW5?

Band D council tax in SW5 is £1,652 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 SW5?

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 SW5 compare to other London areas for families?

SW5 ranks 143 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.