Family-life report

Is W7 Hanwell Broadway good for families?

W7 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 46). Around 35.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

11

GP surgeries

4

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

8

Family density

Who lives in W7?

Very high · Over 35%35.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

33 min

Fastest door-to-door to Paddington (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,200

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

82/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in W7 — FAQ

Is W7 good for families with kids?
W7 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 46). Within 1km you'll find 11 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 8 supermarkets. 35.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near W7?
Ealing has the deepest primary dataset on School Owl, with distinct catchment patterns around Acton, Southall and Ealing Broadway.
How long is the commute from W7 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W7 is 33 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 W7?
Band D council tax in W7 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 W7?
11 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 8 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 W7 compare to other London areas for families?
W7 ranks 46 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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