Family-life report

Is N10 Fortis Green good for families?

N10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 62). Around 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N10?

High · 28–34%31.9% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N10

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

Primary

  • Muswell Hill Primary School

    N10 3ST · 419 pupils

    552m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Rhodes Avenue Primary School

    N22 7UT · 685 pupils

    870m

    Ofsted: Strong standard

  • St James Church of England Primary School

    N10 3JA · 189 pupils

    894m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Fortismere School

    N10 1NE · 1746 pupils

    441m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Alexandra Park School

    N11 2AZ · 1888 pupils

    1021m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

See the full schools list for N10 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

40 min

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

Council tax

£2,157

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 N10 — FAQ

Is N10 good for families with kids?
N10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 62). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.9% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near N10?
16 schools sit within a mile of N10. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Muswell Hill Primary School (552m). Top secondary: Fortismere School (441m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N10 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N10 is 40 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 N10?
Band D council tax in N10 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 N10?
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 N10 compare to other London areas for families?
N10 ranks 62 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 N10 family report

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

View N10 family report