Is HA8 Edgware good for families?

Who lives in HA8?

Very high · Over 35%39.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in HA8 — FAQ

Is HA8 good for families with kids?

HA8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 47). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 39.5% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

What are the best schools near HA8?

3 schools sit within a mile of HA8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Deansbrook Infant School (777m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from HA8 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from HA8 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 HA8?

Band D council tax in HA8 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 HA8?

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 HA8 compare to other London areas for families?

HA8 ranks 47 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.