Family-life report

Is W14 Avonmore good for families?

W14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 170). Around 19.8% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in W14?

Low · 16–21%19.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near W14

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

Primary

  • Avonmore Primary School

    W14 9LY · 181 pupils

    782m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

    W8 6EJ · 220 pupils

    912m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Flora Gardens Primary School

    W6 7PZ · 167 pupils

    1037m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

    W14 8BZ · 1034 pupils

    1017m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Sacred Heart High School

    W6 7DG · 1113 pupils

    910m

See the full schools list for W14 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

26 min

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

Council tax

£1,420

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in W14 — FAQ

Is W14 good for families with kids?
W14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 170). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 19.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near W14?
25 schools sit within a mile of W14. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Avonmore Primary School (782m). Top secondary: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (1017m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from W14 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W14 is 26 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 W14?
Band D council tax in W14 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 W14?
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 W14 compare to other London areas for families?
W14 ranks 170 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 W14 family report

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

View W14 family report