Family-life report

Is W9 Harrow Road good for families?

W9 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 47). Around 18.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

14

GP surgeries

13

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

11

Family density

Who lives in W9?

Low · 16–21%18.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

22 min

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

Council tax

£994

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

10/100

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

How W9 compares nearby

Families in W9 — FAQ

Is W9 good for families with kids?
W9 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 47). Within 1km you'll find 14 parks, 13 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 11 supermarkets. 18.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the school catchments near W9?
Westminster has a high proportion of faith schools, so community-criterion distances cover only part of the picture.
How long is the commute from W9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from W9 is 22 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 W9?
Band D council tax in W9 is £994 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 W9?
14 parks, 13 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 11 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 W9 compare to other London areas for families?
W9 ranks 47 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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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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