Family-life report

Is TW4 Hounslow West good for families?

TW4 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 146). Around 37.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

Family density

Who lives in TW4?

Very high · Over 35%37.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

59 min

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

Council tax

£2,179

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

82/100

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

Families in TW4 — FAQ

Is TW4 good for families with kids?
TW4 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 146). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 37.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near TW4?
Hounslow runs a partly selective secondary system, so published distances sit alongside test-based and faith criteria.
How long is the commute from TW4 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from TW4 is 59 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 TW4?
Band D council tax in TW4 is £2,179 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 TW4?
4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 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 TW4 compare to other London areas for families?
TW4 ranks 146 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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