Family-life report

Is HA3 Kenton West good for families?

HA3 scores 30/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 159). Around 40% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

3

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

3

Family density

Who lives in HA3?

Very high · Over 35%40% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

45 min

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

Council tax

£2,310

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

97/100

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

How HA3 compares nearby

Families in HA3 — FAQ

Is HA3 good for families with kids?
HA3 scores 30/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 159). Within 1km you'll find 3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 40% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near HA3?
Harrow is consistently oversubscribed at both primary and secondary, and several schools allocate entirely on distance.
How long is the commute from HA3 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from HA3 is 45 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 HA3?
Band D council tax in HA3 is £2,310 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 HA3?
3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does HA3 compare to other London areas for families?
HA3 ranks 159 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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