Family-life report

Is W11 Notting Dale good for families?

W11 scores 71/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 11). Around 31.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

20

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in W11?

High · 28–34%31.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

How W11 compares nearby

Families in W11 — FAQ

Is W11 good for families with kids?
W11 scores 71/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 11). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 20 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 31.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
How many parks are in W11?
20 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of W11, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in W11?
1 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 6 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.
How does W11 compare to other London areas for families?
W11 ranks 11 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full W11 family report

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

View W11 family report