Best postcodes in Wandsworth for families

Ranked by a weighted score that prioritises school quality (40%), safety (35%), transport links (15%) and environment (10%). Data from Ofsted, police.uk, TfL and ONS for every postcode in Wandsworth.

Score formula: Schools 40% · Safety 35% · Transport 15% · Environment 10%

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Wandsworth — Families overview

Avg good schools %

94%

Avg safety score

76/100

Avg environment

65/100

Avg Zone 1 journey

48 min

Top postcodes in Wandsworth for families

Top 15 postcodes. Click any postcode for the full area report.

Postcode	Schools %	Safety	Crime band	Nearest school	Price
SW129RT near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Ravenstone Primary SchoolGood	£500k
SW129RU near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129QR near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129RN near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Ravenstone Primary SchoolGood	£470k
SW129RR near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129RY near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	£705k
SW129QH near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129QS near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129RS near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW155QW near Ravenscourt Park Underground Station	100%	88	LOW	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RoehamptonGood	—
SW155QP near Ravenscourt Park Underground Station	100%	88	LOW	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RoehamptonGood	—
SW129RX near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW120PL near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW129RW near Balham Underground Station	100%	85	LOW	Henry Cavendish Primary SchoolOutstanding	—
SW155QZ near East Putney Underground Station	100%	88	LOW	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RoehamptonGood	—

Is Wandsworth good for families?

Wandsworth is one of London's stronger boroughs for families, with 94% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

The postcodes above are ranked using LondonIQ's family score: school quality (40%), safety (35%), transport links (15%) and environment (10%). Each postcode links to a full report covering crime rates, Ofsted-rated schools nearby, transport connections and property prices — all from official sources.

Comparing across London? See our full London-wide ranking of the best areas for families in London to see how Wandsworth compares with all 33 boroughs.

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