Is W8 Campden good for families?

Who lives in W8?

High · 28–34%33.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in W8 — FAQ

Is W8 good for families with kids?

W8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 177). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 33.2% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near W8?

25 schools sit within a mile of W8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School (469m). Top secondary: Holland Park School (577m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from W8 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from W8 is 15 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 W8?

Band D council tax in W8 is £1,652 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 W8?

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 W8 compare to other London areas for families?

W8 ranks 177 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.