Is W11 Notting Dale good for families?

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.

Families in W11 — FAQ

Is W11 good for families with kids?

W11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 167). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near W11?

25 schools sit within a mile of W11. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Avondale Park Primary School (202m). Top secondary: All Saints Catholic College (916m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from W11 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from W11 is 25 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 W11?

Band D council tax in W11 is £1,420 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 W11?

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 W11 compare to other London areas for families?

W11 ranks 167 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.