Family-life report

Is W6 Hammersmith Broadway good for families?

W6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 175). Around 20.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in W6?

Low · 16–21%20.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near W6

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

Primary

  • Flora Gardens Primary School

    W6 7PZ · 167 pupils

    749m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Melcombe Primary School

    W6 9ER · 125 pupils

    851m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Brackenbury Primary School

    W6 0BA · 296 pupils

    867m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • West London Free School

    W6 9LP · 926 pupils

    594m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Sacred Heart High School

    W6 7DG · 1113 pupils

    356m

See the full schools list for W6 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

29 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 W6 — FAQ

Is W6 good for families with kids?
W6 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 175). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 20.9% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near W6?
25 schools sit within a mile of W6. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Flora Gardens Primary School (749m). Top secondary: West London Free School (594m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from W6 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W6 is 29 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 W6?
Band D council tax in W6 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 W6?
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 W6 compare to other London areas for families?
W6 ranks 175 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 W6 family report

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

View W6 family report