Family-life report

Is W13 Hanwell Broadway good for families?

W13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 169). Around 28.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in W13?

High · 28–34%28.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near W13

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

Primary

  • St John's Primary School

    W13 0SE · 474 pupils

    158m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Hobbayne Primary School

    W7 1HA · 320 pupils

    1143m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Oaklands Primary School

    W7 2DP · 450 pupils

    1186m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Drayton Manor High School

    W7 1EU · 1443 pupils

    1033m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

See the full schools list for W13 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

35 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 W13 — FAQ

Is W13 good for families with kids?
W13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 169). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.2% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near W13?
25 schools sit within a mile of W13. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St John's Primary School (158m). Top secondary: Drayton Manor High School (1033m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from W13 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W13 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 W13?
Band D council tax in W13 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 W13?
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 W13 compare to other London areas for families?
W13 ranks 169 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 W13 family report

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

View W13 family report