Where to live with children in Plzeň
With children, what counts is what is a few minutes' walk away: a nursery, a school, a playground and some green space. Which Plzeň neighbourhoods have it best and what a flat big enough for a family costs.
What to have near home
Small children can't walk far and nobody wants to push a pram across half the city. So it pays to look at what is around the address, not only at the neighbourhood as a whole: a nursery, a school, a playground and a park should all be within ten minutes on foot.
For families we build the order from schools, nurseries, playgrounds and green space close to home. Radčice, Doubravka and Severní Předměstí come out best:
The best neighbourhoods for families with children
- 83 Radčice Plzeň 7-Radčice
- 66 Doubravka Plzeň 4
- 64 Severní Předměstí Plzeň 1
- 64 Valcha Plzeň 3
- 62 Skvrňany Plzeň 3
- 59 Doudlevce Plzeň 3
- 59 Vnitřní Město Plzeň 3
- 56 Nová Hospoda Plzeň 3
- 56 Východní Předměstí Plzeň 2-Slovany
- 54 Bolevec Plzeň 1
Playgrounds and green space
Where most addresses have a playground round the corner and where a park or wood is closest: Plzeň has the gardens ringing the centre, Lochotín and Bory parks and the Bolevec ponds. The closest to green space are Skvrňany, Severní Předměstí and Doudlevce. Playgrounds, parks and museums for children are in the guide where to go with children in Plzeň.
Plzeň neighbourhoods with a playground nearby
- 99 % of addresses with a playground within 500 m Lobzy Plzeň 4
- 96 % of addresses with a playground within 500 m Doubravka Plzeň 4
- 95 % of addresses with a playground within 500 m Severní Předměstí Plzeň 1
- 95 % of addresses with a playground within 500 m Východní Předměstí Plzeň 2-Slovany
- 93 % of addresses with a playground within 500 m Jižní Předměstí Plzeň 3
Greenest Plzeň neighbourhoods
- 109 m to a park Skvrňany Plzeň 3
- 116 m to a park Severní Předměstí Plzeň 1
- 122 m to a park Doudlevce Plzeň 3
- 150 m to a park Bolevec Plzeň 1
- 150 m to a park Litice Plzeň 6-Litice
Nurseries and schools
Plzeň has 59 nurseries and 47 primary schools. Catchment areas are set by a city ordinance and are shared by whole city districts: every school in the district must give priority to children who live there. Enrolment for the first year runs from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027, for nursery from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027. More in the guide schools and nurseries in Plzeň.
What a bigger flat costs
A family usually needs at least three rooms. In Plzeň they typically cost CZK 15 800 a month, a two-room flat CZK 13 600. The cheapest rents are in Božkov, Koterov and Křimice. A cheaper rent further from the centre can pay off if the nursery and school are close. Prices by flat size and neighbourhood are in the guide how much rent costs in Plzeň.
Before you decide
- Walk around the area on a weekday morning. The way to nursery at 7:30 looks different from the weekend.
- Check the catchment school for the exact address.
- Other neighbourhoods are compared in the guide where to live in Plzeň.
Frequently asked questions
Which neighbourhood in Plzeň is best for families with children?
By schools, nurseries, playgrounds and green space close to home, Radčice, Doubravka and Severní Předměstí come out best. The neighbourhoods closest to a park or wood are Skvrňany, Severní Předměstí and Doudlevce.
How many nurseries and schools does Plzeň have?
Plzeň has 59 nurseries and 47 primary schools. Catchment areas in Plzeň are shared by whole city districts.
How much does a family flat cost to rent in Plzeň?
A three-room flat in Plzeň typically costs CZK 15 800 a month, a two-room one CZK 13 600. The cheapest rents are in Božkov, Koterov and Křimice.
When is enrolment for nursery and for the first year of school?
By the Education Act, nursery enrolment runs from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027 and enrolment for the first year of primary school from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027. Each school sets its exact days and publishes them on its website.