Relocation report

Moving to SW17 Tooting Bec

SW17 scores 75/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 18).

Schools

100/100

Safety

61/100

Green

67/100

Family life

58/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from SW17

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo34 min
  • King's Cross42 min
  • Liverpool Street44 min
  • Canary Wharf52 min
  • Paddington50 min
  • Victoria34 min
Council tax

Council Tax in SW17 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where SW17 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Wandsworth£991
  • Merton£2,225

Moving to SW17 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SW17?
SW17 (Tooting Bec, Wandsworth) scores 75/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 18). Schools 100/100, safety 61/100, green space 67/100, family life 58/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from SW17?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 34 minutes to Waterloo (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in SW17?
Annual Band D council tax in SW17 is £991 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is SW17 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (61/100) and family infrastructure (58/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full SW17 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View SW17 family report