Family-life report

Is TW10 Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside good for families?

TW10 scores 35/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 156). Around 42.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

12

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

1

Family density

Who lives in TW10?

Very high · Over 35%42.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

46 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 TW10 — FAQ

Is TW10 good for families with kids?
TW10 scores 35/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 156). Within 1km you'll find 12 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 supermarkets. 42.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near TW10?
Richmond has strong results and limited secondary capacity, so catchment distances are short and stable year to year.
How long is the commute from TW10 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from TW10 is 46 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 TW10?
Band D council tax in TW10 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 TW10?
12 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 1 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 TW10 compare to other London areas for families?
TW10 ranks 156 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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