Family-life report

Is SW6 Walham Green good for families?

SW6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 144). Around 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SW6?

High · 28–34%31.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SW6

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

Primary

  • St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School

    SW6 6AS · 428 pupils

    568m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Fulham Primary School

    SW6 1JU · 210 pupils

    778m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • St Augustine's RC Primary School

    W6 8QE · 196 pupils

    1026m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • The Fulham Boys School

    SW6 5BD · 822 pupils

    285m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Lady Margaret School

    SW6 4UN · 817 pupils

    304m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • The Hurlingham Academy

    SW6 3ED · 728 pupils

    1044m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

See the full schools list for SW6 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

26 min

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

Council tax

£1,420

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SW6 — FAQ

Is SW6 good for families with kids?
SW6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 144). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near SW6?
25 schools sit within a mile of SW6. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School (568m). Top secondary: The Fulham Boys School (285m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SW6 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW6 is 26 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 SW6?
Band D council tax in SW6 is £1,420 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 SW6?
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 SW6 compare to other London areas for families?
SW6 ranks 144 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 SW6 family report

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

View SW6 family report