Family-life report

Is TW1 Twickenham Riverside good for families?

TW1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 148). Around 35.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in TW1?

Very high · Over 35%35.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

40 min

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

Council tax

£2,379

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in TW1 — FAQ

Is TW1 good for families with kids?
TW1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 148). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 35.4% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the best schools near TW1?
0 schools sit within a mile of TW1. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from TW1 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from TW1 is 40 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 TW1?
Band D council tax in TW1 is £2,379 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 TW1?
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 TW1 compare to other London areas for families?
TW1 ranks 148 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 TW1 family report

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

View TW1 family report