Family-life report

Is SW9 Brixton North good for families?

SW9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 147). Around 23.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in SW9?

Average · 22–27%23.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near SW9

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

Primary

  • Stockwell Primary School

    SW9 9TG · 358 pupils

    421m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Van Gogh Primary

    SW9 6HF · 239 pupils

    619m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Allen Edwards Primary School

    SW4 6RP · 387 pupils

    1025m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Platanos College

    SW9 0AL · 870 pupils

    671m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    SE5 0RP · 950 pupils

    1270m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Minerva Virtual Academy

    SW9 7QD

    602m

See the full schools list for SW9 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

29 min

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

Council tax

£2,030

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in SW9 — FAQ

Is SW9 good for families with kids?
SW9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 147). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 23.9% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near SW9?
25 schools sit within a mile of SW9. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Stockwell Primary School (421m). Top secondary: Platanos College (671m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from SW9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from SW9 is 29 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 SW9?
Band D council tax in SW9 is £2,030 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 SW9?
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 SW9 compare to other London areas for families?
SW9 ranks 147 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 SW9 family report

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

View SW9 family report