Family-life report

Is TW8 Brentford West good for families?

TW8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 158). Around 22% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in TW8?

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

Schools

Top-rated schools near TW8

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

Primary

  • Little Ealing Primary School

    W5 4EA · 674 pupils

    1177m
  • Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

    W5 4EA

    1177m

Secondary

  • Ealing Fields Church of England High School

    W5 4EJ · 803 pupils

    1116m

See the full schools list for TW8 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

42 min

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

Council tax

£2,179

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in TW8 — FAQ

Is TW8 good for families with kids?
TW8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 158). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 22% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near TW8?
4 schools sit within a mile of TW8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Little Ealing Primary School (1177m). Top secondary: Ealing Fields Church of England High School (1116m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from TW8 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from TW8 is 42 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 TW8?
Band D council tax in TW8 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 TW8?
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 TW8 compare to other London areas for families?
TW8 ranks 158 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 TW8 family report

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

View TW8 family report