Family-life report

Is W6 Hammersmith Broadway good for families?

W6 scores 84/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 5). Around 20.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

12

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

7

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.

How W6 compares nearby

Families in W6 — FAQ

Is W6 good for families with kids?
W6 scores 84/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 5). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 12 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 20.9% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
How many parks are in W6?
12 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of W6, 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 W6?
3 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 7 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 W6 compare to other London areas for families?
W6 ranks 5 of 32 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