Is W4 Chiswick Gunnersbury good for families?

Who lives in W4?

Low · 16–21%19% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in W4 — FAQ

Is W4 good for families with kids?

W4 scores 58/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 20). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 10 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 1 supermarkets. 19% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

How many parks are in W4?

10 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of W4, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.

Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in W4?

2 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 1 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.

How does W4 compare to other London areas for families?

W4 ranks 20 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.