- Is W4 good for families with kids?
- W4 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 45). Within 1km you'll find 8 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 19% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
- What are the school catchments near W4?
- Hounslow runs a partly selective secondary system, so published distances sit alongside test-based and faith criteria.
- How long is the commute from W4 for working parents?
- Fastest door-to-door commute from W4 is 40 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
- How much is council tax in W4?
- Band D council tax in W4 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 W4?
- 8 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
- How does W4 compare to other London areas for families?
- W4 ranks 45 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.