Family-life report

Is N11 New Southgate good for families?

N11 scores 51/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 111). Around 34.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

15

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

3

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.

Commute

33 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

85/100

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

Families in N11 — FAQ

Is N11 good for families with kids?
N11 scores 51/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 111). Within 1km you'll find 15 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 34.7% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near N11?
Enfield mixes community secondaries with faith and partially selective schools, so published distances apply to the community criterion only.
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?
15 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does N11 compare to other London areas for families?
N11 ranks 111 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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