Family-life report

Is DA8 Northumberland Heath good for families?

DA8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 17). Around 44.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in DA8?

Very high · Over 35%44.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

52 min

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

Council tax

£2,287

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in DA8 — FAQ

Is DA8 good for families with kids?
DA8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 17). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 44.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near DA8?
0 schools sit within a mile of DA8. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from DA8 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from DA8 is 52 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in DA8?
Band D council tax in DA8 is £2,287 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 DA8?
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 DA8 compare to other London areas for families?
DA8 ranks 17 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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