Family-life report

Is SW6 Walham Green good for families?

SW6 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 35). Around 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

6

GP surgeries

7

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

19

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.

Commute

26 min

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

Council tax

£1,420

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

69/100

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

Families in SW6 — FAQ

Is SW6 good for families with kids?
SW6 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 35). Within 1km you'll find 6 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 19 supermarkets. 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near SW6?
Hammersmith and Fulham is compact and heavily faith-provided, which keeps community-criterion distances very short.
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?
6 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 19 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does SW6 compare to other London areas for families?
SW6 ranks 35 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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

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