Is W9 Harrow Road good for families?

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.

Families in W9 — FAQ

Is W9 good for families with kids?

W9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 178). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 18.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near W9?

25 schools sit within a mile of W9. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Ark Atwood Primary Academy (211m). Top secondary: Paddington Academy (96m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

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?

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 W9 compare to other London areas for families?

W9 ranks 178 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.