Is W12 Wormholt good for families?

Who lives in W12?

High · 28–34%28.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in W12 — FAQ

Is W12 good for families with kids?

W12 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 168). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near W12?

25 schools sit within a mile of W12. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Wormholt Park Primary School (354m). Top secondary: Hammersmith Academy (807m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from W12 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from W12 is 35 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 W12?

Band D council tax in W12 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 W12?

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 W12 compare to other London areas for families?

W12 ranks 168 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.