Family-life report

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

N1 scores 90/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 3). Around 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

42

GP surgeries

6

Libraries

1

Supermarkets

7

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.

How N1 compares nearby

Families in N1 — FAQ

Is N1 good for families with kids?
N1 scores 90/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 3). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 42 parks, 6 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
How many parks are in N1?
42 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of N1, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.
Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in N1?
6 GP surgeries, 1 libraries and 7 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.
How does N1 compare to other London areas for families?
N1 ranks 3 of 32 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