Family-life report

Is TW9 North Richmond good for families?

TW9 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 147). Around 30.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

3

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

5

Family density

Who lives in TW9?

High · 28–34%30.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

39 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 TW9 — FAQ

Is TW9 good for families with kids?
TW9 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 147). Within 1km you'll find 3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 30.3% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near TW9?
Richmond has strong results and limited secondary capacity, so catchment distances are short and stable year to year.
How long is the commute from TW9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from TW9 is 39 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 TW9?
Band D council tax in TW9 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 TW9?
3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 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 TW9 compare to other London areas for families?
TW9 ranks 147 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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