Family-life report

Is W10 Dalgarno good for families?

W10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 166). Around 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in W10?

High · 28–34%28.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near W10

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

Primary

  • Barlby Primary School

    W10 6DW · 338 pupils

    171m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Ark Brunel Primary Academy

    W10 5AT · 163 pupils

    430m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Oxford Gardens Primary School

    W10 6NF · 226 pupils

    629m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • All Saints Catholic College

    W10 6EL · 898 pupils

    307m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Ark Burlington Danes Academy

    W12 0HR · 778 pupils

    1045m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Kensington Aldridge Academy

    W10 6EX · 1271 pupils

    962m

See the full schools list for W10 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

27 min

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

Council tax

£1,652

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in W10 — FAQ

Is W10 good for families with kids?
W10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 166). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near W10?
25 schools sit within a mile of W10. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Barlby Primary School (171m). Top secondary: All Saints Catholic College (307m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from W10 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W10 is 27 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 W10?
Band D council tax in W10 is £1,652 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 W10?
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 W10 compare to other London areas for families?
W10 ranks 166 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 W10 family report

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

View W10 family report