Family-life report

Is UB1 Dormers Wells good for families?

UB1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 160). Around 39.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in UB1?

Very high · Over 35%39.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

41 min

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

Council tax

£2,200

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in UB1 — FAQ

Is UB1 good for families with kids?
UB1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 160). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 39.4% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near UB1?
0 schools sit within a mile of UB1. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from UB1 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from UB1 is 41 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 UB1?
Band D council tax in UB1 is £2,200 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 UB1?
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 UB1 compare to other London areas for families?
UB1 ranks 160 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 UB1 family report

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

View UB1 family report