Family-life report

Is N11 New Southgate good for families?

N11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 63). Around 34.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N11?

High · 28–34%34.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N11

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School

    N11 3LB · 216 pupils

    1133m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Bounds Green Infant School

    N11 2QG · 321 pupils

    1288m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Rhodes Avenue Primary School

    N22 7UT · 685 pupils

    1449m

    Ofsted: Strong standard

Secondary

  • Alexandra Park School

    N11 2AZ · 1888 pupils

    1299m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Laurel Park School

    N14 7HY · 607 pupils

    964m

    Ofsted: Not judged

  • Friern Barnet School

    N11 3LS · 591 pupils

    1178m

See the full schools list for N11 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

33 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N11 — FAQ

Is N11 good for families with kids?
N11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 63). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 34.7% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the best schools near N11?
18 schools sit within a mile of N11. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School (1133m). Top secondary: Alexandra Park School (1299m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N11 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N11 is 33 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 N11?
Band D council tax in N11 is £2,254 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 N11?
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 N11 compare to other London areas for families?
N11 ranks 63 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 N11 family report

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

View N11 family report