Family-life report

Is N1 St Mary's & St James' good for families?

N1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 61). Around 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N1?

High · 28–34%29.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N1

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

Primary

  • The New North Academy

    N1 8SJ · 116 pupils

    151m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Hanover Primary School

    N1 8BD · 244 pupils

    548m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Thomas Fairchild Community School

    N1 7HA · 210 pupils

    615m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • City of London Academy Islington

    N1 8PQ · 852 pupils

    209m
  • City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

    N1 5JU · 914 pupils

    988m

    Ofsted: Not judged

See the full schools list for N1 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

17 min

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

Council tax

£2,008

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N1 — FAQ

Is N1 good for families with kids?
N1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 61). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near N1?
25 schools sit within a mile of N1. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: The New North Academy (151m). Top secondary: City of London Academy Islington (209m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N1 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N1 is 17 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 N1?
Band D council tax in N1 is £2,008 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 N1?
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 N1 compare to other London areas for families?
N1 ranks 61 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 N1 family report

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

View N1 family report