Family-life report

Is EN5 Underhill good for families?

EN5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 39). Around 29.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in EN5?

High · 28–34%29.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near EN5

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Secondary

  • The Totteridge Academy

    N20 8AZ · 1008 pupils

    1264m

    Ofsted: Exceptional

See the full schools list for EN5 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

47 min

Fastest door-to-door to King's Cross (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,157

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in EN5 — FAQ

Is EN5 good for families with kids?
EN5 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 39). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 29.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near EN5?
1 schools sit within a mile of EN5. Top secondary: The Totteridge Academy (1264m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from EN5 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from EN5 is 47 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in EN5?
Band D council tax in EN5 is £2,157 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 EN5?
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 EN5 compare to other London areas for families?
EN5 ranks 39 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full EN5 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View EN5 family report