Is W5 Ealing Broadway good for families?

Who lives in W5?

Low · 16–21%18% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in W5 — FAQ

Is W5 good for families with kids?

W5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 174). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 18% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near W5?

21 schools sit within a mile of W5. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (187m). Top secondary: Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (806m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from W5 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from W5 is 30 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 W5?

Band D council tax in W5 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 W5?

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 W5 compare to other London areas for families?

W5 ranks 174 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.